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 ................................................... 11
Wireless ...........................................................16
Wireless Settings ......................................... 17
LAN..................................................................24
LAN Settings ................................................ 25
Advanced...............................................................27
Performance .................................................... 27
Filter.................................................................28
Tools...................................................................... 29
Administrator Settings...................................... 29
System Settings............................................... 29
Update Firmware ............................................. 30
Status .................................................................... 31
Device Info....................................................... 31
Log................................................................... 32
Stats.................................................................33
Client Info......................................................... 32
Wireless........................................................... 33
Support ..................................................................34
Wireless Security....................................................... 35
What is WEP? .......................................................35
Congure WEP...................................................... 36
What is WPA? .......................................................38
Congure WPA-PSK ............................................. 39
Congure WPA (RADIUS)..................................... 40
Connect to a Wireless Network................................ 41
Using Windows®XP............................................... 41
Congure WEP...................................................... 42
Congure WPA-PSK ............................................. 44
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 46
Wireless Basics ......................................................... 48
What is Wireless?.................................................. 49
Tips........................................................................ 51
Wireless Modes ..................................................... 52
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Networking Basics .................................................... 53
Check your IP address .......................................... 53
Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 54
Technical Specications........................................... 55

4D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DAP-1160 Wireless G Access Point
• Power Supply
• Manual on CD
• Quick Installation Guide
• Ethernet Cable
System Requirements
• Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet
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 and void the warranty for this
product.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
D-Link, an industry leader in 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 1160 is also backwards compatible to 802.11b.
The DAP-1160 can be exibly congured to operate as an Access Point, AP Client, Bridge, Bridge with AP, Wireless
Repeater, WISP Client Router2or WISP Repeater2
With its D-Link's Click 'n Connect Wizard, the DAP-1160 Access Point ensures that you will be up and running on
a wireless network in just a matter of minutes. The DAP-1160 also includes an embedded DHCP server that can
automatically 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 easy-to-use Web-based management, 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 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including
volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
2 Function available in future firmware upgrade.

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• Seven operation modes – Can be exibly congured to operate as an Access Point, AP Client, Bridge, Bridge with
AP, Wireless Repeater, WISP Client Router1or WISP Repeater2
• Total security – Complete set of security features including WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 to protect network
against outside intruders.
• Two integrated ethernet ports – Two Ethernet ports for ready connection to two computers, or to an Ethernet-
enabled device (e.g. 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 is an 802.11g standard 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 joint two wireless workgroups together, (4) a Bridge with AP to act as 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 Router1 to let
wireless Internet service subscribers share Internet connection with home/ofce Ethernet-enabled computers without
the need for an extra router, or (7) a WISP Repeater2 to let WISP subscribers share Internet connection with wireless
computers without any extra router.
• Easy to install and use – With D-Link's Click 'n Connect Wizard, you can set up your wireless network in minutes. It
congures your DAP-1160's operation mode, makes it easy to add new wireless devices onto the network, and helps
you create a simple wireless network for your home and ofce.
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 actual data throughput rate.
2 Function available in future rmware upgrade.
Features

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Connections
Power: Receptor for
the Power Adapter.
LAN Ports(1-2):
Connect Ethernet devices such
as computers,switches,and hubs.
LAN1 and LAN2 are hub ports.
RESET: Pressing the Reset Button
restores the access point to its
original factory default settings.

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Hardware Overview
LEDs
Power: Solid green light
indicates connection to a
power source
Status: Solid green after
boot successfully
WEP/WPA: Solid green
when wireless security is
enabled
Link/Act: Blinking green light
indicates wireless activity;solid
green light indicates connection
MAC Ctrl: Solid green
when MAC control is
enabled
Bridge/Repeater: Solid
green when bridge or
repeater is enabled
LAN Ports(1-2): Blinking
green light indicates
activity;Solid green light
indicates connection

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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
Open the web browser
Type in the IP address of the
DAP-1160.(192.168.0.50).
If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the
DAP-1160 , D-Link has included a conguration utility for this purpose.
After you have completed the initial installation, you can access the conguration menu, at any time, by opening the
web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DAP-1160. The DAP-1160’s default IP address is shown below:
Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-1160, make sure to enter the correct IP address.
Type admin in the User Name eld
Leave the Password blank
Click OK

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After logging in the Setup > Wizard page will be displayed:

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Setup Wizard
A Setup Wizard is available to quickly and easily congure access point wireless security settings.
Click Launch Setup Wizard.

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The wizard welcome screen will appear. Click Next to
continue.
Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
Enter your wireless network name (SSID). Auto Channel
Scan is enabled by default. Uncheck the option to select a
channel. Click Next to continue.

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Select the type of wireless security you want to use:
• Best - WPA2 Authentication
• Better - WPA Authentication
• Good - WEP Encryption
• None - No Security
Click Next to continue.
If you selected Good (WEP) security, select a Key Type,
Key Size, and enter a Wireless Security Password:
Click Next to continue.

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At the Setup Complete screen, if you selected Good
security, the following screen will show your WEP key. This
key should be used by wireless clients connecting to the
wireless network:
Click Save.
If you selected Better/Best security, enter a Wireless
Security Password between 8-63 characters:
Click Next to continue.

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If you selected Best security, the following screen will show your
Pre-Shared Key. This key should be used by wireless
clients connecting to the wireless network:
Click Save.
If you selected Better security, the following screen will
show your Pre-Shared Key. This key should be used by
wireless clients connecting to the wireless network.
Click Save.

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Wireless
The Wireless page is used to congure the wireless settings for the access point. Wireless security settings are also
congured on this page.

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Wireless
Channel:
Wireless Network
Name(Also called
the SSID):
Mode:
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
Wireless Settings
dlink is the default setting. The SSID is a unique name that identies a network. All devices on a network must share the
same SSID name in order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the SSID from the default setting, input
your new SSID name in this eld.
Auto channel selection is the select by default. Input a new number if you want to change the default setting. All devices
on the network must be set to the same channel to communicate on the network.
Select Access Point mode,AP Client mode,Bridge mode,Bridge with AP mode or Repeater mode.
Select Enable 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.
Wireless
Security Mode:
Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, WPA2 or WPA2-Auto.See p.34 for a detailed explanation
of the wireless security options.
Enable Auto
Channel Scan:
Select Enable or Disable. Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for best wireless performance.
Site Survey: Click this button to choose the root AP from an available connection list. This button is available in AP client and Repeater
mode.

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Access Point

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Access Point Settings
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 order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the wireless network name from
the default setting, input your new wireless network name in this eld.
Site Survey:
Wireless Channel:
Enable Auto
Channel scan:
This option is unavailable in Access Point mode.
Auto channel selection is default setting. Input a new number if you want to change.
Select Enable or Disable. Enable this feature to auto-select the channel for best wireless performance.
Enable Hidden
Wireless:
Select Enable 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.

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You can input the wireless network
name of root AP or use site survey
function 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 Settings
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.