Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview .............................................................. 4 Package Contents ......................................................................... 4 System Requirements ................................................................. 4 Introduction ................................................................................... 5 Features............................................................................................
Table of Contents Authentication Settings - User Name/Password 55 Authentication Settings - Remote RADIUS...........56 Authentication Settings - LDAP ................................57 Authentication Settings - POP3 ................................58 Login Page Upload ........................................................59 Web Redirection .............................................................60 DHCP Server ........................................................................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents • D-Link DAP-2553 AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with User Manual • Install Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-2553 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DAP-2553 802.11n selectable AP increases productivity by allowing you to work faster and more efficiently. With the DAP2553, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are now able to move across the network quickly. The DAP-2553 is capable of operating in one of four different wireless networking modes: access point, WDS (Wireless Distribution System) with AP, WDS, or Wireless Client mode.
Section 1 - Product Overview Management and security implementation can now be centralized on a server participating on the network. Utilizing 802.1X with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service) server, a network administrator can define a list of authorized users who can access the wireless LAN. When attempting to access a wireless LAN with WPA-Enterprise configured, the new client will be requested to enter a username with a password.
Section 1 - Product Overview Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • Four different operation modes - Capable of operating in one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, or Wireless Client. Faster wireless networking with the 802.11n standard to provide a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 450 Mbps*. Compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps, allowing you to migrate your system to the 802.
Section 2 - Installation Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide high-speed wireless connectivity that is easy to use within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products provides you with access to the data you want, whenever and wherever you want it. Enjoy the freedom that wireless networking can bring to you.
Section 2 - Installation Standards-Based Technology The DAP-2553 Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n standards. The IEEE 802.11n standard is an extension of the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g standards that came before it. It increases the maximum wireless signal rate up to 450Mbps* within both the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz bands, utilizing OFDM technology.
Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier N 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.
Section 2 - Installation Hardware Overview Power Receptacle The supplied power adapter connects here. Power LED This light will be solid green when the unit is powered on. Reset Button A pinhole button located beside the Ethernet socket is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. 5GHz LED This light will be flickering green when the 5GHz frequency is in use. Note: After resetting the unit, you will still be able to access the data on your hard drives. 2.
Section 2 - Installation Connect Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your access point) to the LAN port on the DAP-2553 and the other end of the Ethernet cable to either your computer or to your PoE switch. The AP can be powered on by a PoE switch or by the power adapter shipped with the AP.
Section 2 - Installation Four Operational Modes Access Point (AP) Create a wireless LAN WDS with AP Wirelessly connect multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP WDS Wirelessly connect multiple networks Wireless Client AP acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernetenabled device D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 13
Section 2 - Installation Getting Started 1. You will need broadband Internet access. 2. Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. 3. Connect the cable or DSL modem to a router. See the printed Install Guide included with your router. 4. If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. 5. Install the drivers for your wireless CardBus adapter into a laptop computer.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration To configure the DAP-2553, use a computer that is connected to the DAP-2553 with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout diagram). First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function. To disable this function, go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Launch your web browser. Type the IP address and http port of the DAP-2553 in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter.
Section 3 - Configuration After successfully logging into the DAP-2553, the following screen will appear: Save and Activate Settings When making changes on most of the configuration screens in this section, use the screen to save (not activate) your configuration changes. button at the bottom of each You may change settings to multiple pages before activating. Once you are finished, click the Configuration button located at the top of the page and then click Save and Activate.
Section 3 - Configuration Basic Settings Wireless Access Point mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Mode: Select Access Point from the drop-down menu. The other three choices are WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client. Network Name Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated (SSID): for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink.
Section 3 - Configuration Channel Width: Allows you to select the channel width you would like to operate in. Select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Auto 20/40 MHz allows you to connect to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on your network. Captive Profile: Enable or disable captive port profile for user authentication. Authentication: Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, or 802.11x.
Section 3 - Configuration WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Mode: WDS with AP mode is selected from the drop-down menu. Network Name Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for (SSID): a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink.
Section 3 - Configuration Captive Profile: Enable or disable captive port profile for user authentication. Remote AP MAC Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that you want to connect with. Address: Site Survey: Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, or WPA-Personal. Authentication: Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.
Section 3 - Configuration WDS mode In WDS mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: Selec t either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Mode: WDS is selected from the drop-down menu. Network Name Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated (SSID): for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink.
Section 3 - Configuration Remote AP Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. MAC Address: Site Survey: Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that you want to connect with. Authentication: Use the drop-down menu to choose Open System, Shared Key, or WPA-Personal. Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Client mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Mode: Wireless Client is selected from the drop-down menu. Network Name (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network. SSID Visibility: This option is unavailable in Wireless Client mode.
Section 3 - Configuration Open System/Shared Key Authentication Encryption: Use the radio button to disable or enable encryption. Key Type*: Select HEX or ASCII. Key Size: Select 64 Bits or 128 Bits. Key Index (1-4): Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. Key: Input up to four keys for encryption. You will select one of these keys in the Key Index dropdown menu. **Hexadecimal (HEX) digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F.
Section 3 - Configuration WPA/WPA2-Personal Authentication WPA Mode: When WPA-Personal is selected for Authentication type, you must also select a WPA mode from the dropdown menu: AUTO (WPA or WPA2), WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. WPA and WPA2 use different algorithms. AUTO (WPA or WPA2) allows you to use both WPA and WPA2. Cipher Type: When you select WPA-Personal, you must also select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the drop-down menu. Select the interval during which the group key will Group Key be valid.
Section 3 - Configuration WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Authentication WPA Mode: When WPA-Enterprise is selected, you must also select a WPA mode from the drop-down menu: AUTO (WPA or WPA2), WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. WPA and WPA2 use different algorithms. AUTO (WPA or WPA2) allows you to use both WPA and WPA2. Cipher Type: When WPA-Enterprise is selected, you must also select a cipher type from the drop-down menu: Auto, AES, or TKIP. Group Key Select the interval during which the group key will Update be valid.
Section 3 - Configuration 802.11x Authentication Key Update Interval: Select the interval during which the group key will be valid (1800 is the recommended value). A lower interval may reduce data transfer rates. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. Accounting Mode: Select if you want to use a different server for accounting. Accounting Server: Enter the IP address of the Accounting server.
Section 3 - Configuration LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DAP-2553. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet. Get IP Static IP (Manual) is chosen here.
Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 function allows you access DAP-2553 using an IPv6 address. Enable IPv6: Get IP From: IP Address: Check this box to enable IPv6. Select either Static to enter your own IP address or Auto to be automatically assigned by a DHCP server or IPv6 gateway. Assign an IPv6 IP address. Prefix: The Prefix is used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. It must be 0~128.. Dafault Gateway: Enter the default gateway address.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings Performance Wireless Band: Indicate 2.4GHz or 5GHz. Wireless: Use the drop-down menu to turn the wireless function On or Off. Wireless Mode: The different combination of clients that can be supported include Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b, Mixed 802.11g and 802.11b and 802.11n Only in the 2.4 GHz band and Mixed 802.11n and 802.11a, 802.11a only, and 802.11n Only in the 5 GHz band. Please note that when backwards compatibility is enabled for legacy (802.
Section 3 - Configuration Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value in milliseconds. The default (100) (40-500): is recommended. Setting a higher beacon interval can help to save the power of wireless clients, while setting a lower one can help a wireless client connect to an access point faster. DTM Interval Select a Delivery Traffic Indication Message setting between 1 and 15. The default value is 1.
Section 3 - Configuration HT20/40 Enable this option to reduce interference from other wireless networks in your area. If the channel width is operating at 40MHz Coexistence : and there is another wireless network’s channel over-lapping and causing interference, the Access Point will automatically change to 20MHz. Transfer DHCP Enable to transfer the DHCP Offer to Unicast from LAN to WLAN, suggest to enable this function if stations number is larger than Offer to Unicast : 30.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Resource Control The Wireless Resource Control window is used to configure the wireless connection settings so that the device can detect the better wireless connection in your environment. Wireless band: Select 2.4GHz in default. Connection Select Enable or Disable. This is an option for Limit: load balancing. This determines whether to limit the number of users accessing this device. The exact number is entered in the User Limit field below.
Section 3 - Configuration RSSI Thresh- When RSSI is selected in the Aging out drop-down menu, select the percentage of RSSI here. When the RSSI of wireless clients is old: lower than the specified percentage, the device disconnects the wireless clients. Data Rate When Data Rate is selected in the Aging out drop-down menu, select the threshold of data rate here. When the data rate of Threshold: wireless clients is lower than the specified number, the device disconnects the wireless clients.
Section 3 - Configuration Multi-SSID The device supports up to four multiple Service Set Identifiers. In the Basic > Wireless section, you can set the Primary SSID. The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. Enable Multi-SSID: Check to enable support for multiple SSIDs.
Section 3 - Configuration Priority: WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia): Captive Profile: Check the Enable Priority box at the top of this window to enable. Select the priority from the drop-down menu. Select Enable or Disable. Enable or disable captive profile for user authentication.
Section 3 - Configuration VLAN VLAN List The DAP-2553 supports VLANs. VLANs can be created with a Name and VID. Mgmt (TCP stack), LAN, Primary/ Multiple SSID, and WDS connection can be assigned to VLANs as they are physical ports. Any packet which enters the DAP-2553 without a VLAN tag will have a VLAN tag inserted with a PVID. The VLAN List tab displays the current VLANs. VLAN Status: Use the radio button to toggle between Enable or Disable.
Section 3 - Configuration Port List The Port List tab displays the current ports. If you want to configure the guest and internal networks on a Virtual LAN (VLAN), the switch and DHCP server you are using must also support VLANs. As a prerequisite step, configure a port on the switch for handling VLAN tagged packets as described in the IEEE 802.1Q standard. VLAN Status: Use the radio button to toggle to Enable. Next, go to the Add/Edit VLAN tab to add or modify an item on the VLAN List tab.
Section 3 - Configuration Add/Edit VLAN The Add/Edit VLAN tab is used to configure VLANs. Once you have made the desired changes, click the Save button to let your changes take effect. VLAN Status: VLAN ID: VLAN Name: Use the radio button to toggle to Enable. Provide a number between 1 and 4094 for the Internal VLAN. Enter the VLAN to add or modify.
Section 3 - Configuration PVID Setting The PVID Setting tab is used to enable/disable the Port VLAN Identifier Auto Assign Status as well as to configure various types of PVID settings. Click the Save button to let your changes take effect. VLAN Status: Use the radio button to toggle between Enable and Disable. PVID Auto Assign Status: Use the radio button to toggle PVID auto assign status to Enable.
Section 3 - Configuration Intrusion The Wireless Intrusion Protection window is used to set APs as All, Valid, Neighborhood, Rogue, and New. Click the Save button to let your changes take effect. AP List: The choices include All, Valid, Neighbor, Rogue, and New. Detect: Click this button to initiate a scan of the network.
Section 3 - Configuration Schedule The Wireless Schedule Settings window is used to add and modify scheduling rules on the device. Click the Save button to let your changes take effect. Wireless Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to enable the device’s scheduling feature. Name: Enter a name for the new scheduling rule in the field provided. Index: Select the index from the drop-down menu. SSID: Day(s): Enter the name of your wireless network (SSID).
Section 3 - Configuration Internal RADIUS Server The DAP-2553 features a built-in RADIUS server. Once you have finished adding a RADIUS account, click the Save button to let your changes take effect. The newly-created account will appear in this RADIUS Account List. The radio buttons allow the user to enable or disable the RADIUS account. Click the icon in the delete column to remove the RADIUS account. We suggest you limit the number of accounts below 30.
Section 3 - Configuration ARP Spoofing Prevention The ARP Spoofing Prevention feature allows users to add IP/MAC address mapping to prevent arp spoofing attack. ARP Spoofing This check box allows you to enable the arp Prevention: spoofing prevention function. Gateway IP Enter a gateway IP address. Address: Gateway MAC Enter a gateway MAC address.
Section 3 - Configuration Bandwidth Optimization The Bandwidth Optimization window allows the user to manage the bandwidth of the device and arrange the bandwidth for various wireless clients. When the Bandwidth Optimization ruile is finished, click the Add button. To discard the Add Bandwidth Optimization Rule settings, click the Clear button. Click the Save button to let your changes take effect. Enable Use the drop-down menu to Enable the Bandwidth Bandwidth Optimization function.
Section 3 - Configuration Band: Indicate the selected wireless band for DAP-2553. SSID Index: Use the drop-down menu to select the SSID for the specified wireless band. Downlink Speed: Enter the limitation of the downloading speed in either Kbits/sec or Mbits/sec for the rule. Uplink Speed: Enter the limitation of the uploading speed in either Kbits/sec or Mbits/sec for the rule.
Section 3 - Configuration AP Array AP Array Scan The AP Array window is used to create up to 32 APs on a local network to be organized into a single group in order to increase ease of management. Click the Save button to let your changes take effect. Central WiFiManager and AP Array are mutually exclusive functions. Enable AP Array: Select the check box to enable the AP array function. The three modes that are available are Master, Backup Master, and Slave.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration Settings In the AP array configuration settings windows, users can specify which settings all the APs in the group will inherit from the master AP. Make the required selection in this window and click the Save button to accept the changes made. Enable AP Array Select to Enable or Disable the AP array configure Configuration: feature here. Wireless Basic Select this option to specify the basic wireless Settings: settings that the APs in the group will inherit.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Basic Settings Network Name (SSID): Select this option to use the same SSID. SSID Visibility: Select this option to enable SSID visibility. Auto Channel Select this option to use auto channel selection. Selection: Channel Width: Select this option to use the same channel width. Security: Select this option to use the same wireless security. Captive Profile: Select this option to use the same captive profile settings. Band: Select this option to use the same wireless band.
Section 3 - Configuration Short GI: Select this option to use the same short GI settings. Link Integrity: Select this option to use the same link integrity settings. Connection Limit: Select this option to use the same connection limit value. IGMP Snooping:: Select this option to use the same IGMP snooping settings. Multiple SSID & VLAN SSID: Select this option to use the same multi-SSIDs. SSID Visibility: Select this option to use the same SSID visible.
Section 3 - Configuration ARP Spoofing Select this option to use the same ARP spoofing prevention settings. Prevention: Bandwidth Select this option to use the same bandwidth optimization settings. Optimization: Captive Portal: Select this option to use the same captive portal settings. Auto RF: Select this option to use the same auto-RF settings. Load Balance: Select this option to use the same load balancing settings. DHCP Server Settings: Select this option to use the same DHCP server settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Auto-RF In this windows, users can view and configure the automatic radio frequency settings as well as configure the the auto-initiate period and threshold values. Click the Save button to accept the changes made. Enable: Auto-RF: Select to Enable or Disable the auto-RF feature here. Initiate Auto-RF: Click the Auto-RF Optimize button to initiate the auto-RF optimization feature. Auto-Initiate: Select the Enable or Disable the auto-initiate feature here.
Section 3 - Configuration Load Balance In this window, users can view and configure the AP array’s load balancing settings. Click the Save button to accept the changes made. Enable Load Select to Enable or Disable the load balance Balance: feature here. Active Threshold: Enter the active threshold value here.
Section 3 - Configuration Captive Portal Authentication Settings - Passcode The Captive Portal is a built-in web authentication server. When a station connects to an AP, the web brower will be redirected to a web authentication page. In this windows, user can view and configure the Captive Portal settings. Click the Add button to add a new entry. Click the Delete or Delete All button to remove a specific entry or all the entries configured. Encryption Type: Select the captive portal encryption type here.
Section 3 - Configuration Authentication Settings - User Name/Password Encryption Type: Select the captive portal encryption type here. Options to choose from are Passcode, User Name/ Password, Remote RADIUS, LDAP and POP3. In this section we’ll discuss the User Name/Password option. Restricted Enter the restricted subnets here. Access to these Subnets: subnets will denied to guest accounts. Up to four restricted subnet entries can be defined. Username: Enter the username for the new account here.
Section 3 - Configuration Authentication Settings - Remote RADIUS Encryption Type: Select the captive portal encryption type here. Options to choose from are Passcode, User Name/ Password, Remote RADIUS, LDAP and POP3. In this section we’ll discuss the Remote RADIUS option. Remote RADIUS Select the remote RADIUS server type here. Type: Currently, only SPAP will be used. RADIUS Server: Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address here. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS server’s port number here.
Section 3 - Configuration Authentication Settings - LDAP Encryption Type: Select the captive portal encryption type here. Options to choose from are Passode, User Name/ Password, Remote RADIUS, LDAP and POP3. In this section we’ll discuss the LDAP option. Server: Enter the LDAP server’s IP address or domain name here. Port: Enter the LDAP server’s port number here. Authenticate Select the authentication mode here. Options to Mode: choose from are Simple and TLS.
Section 3 - Configuration Authentication Settings - POP3 Encryption Type: Select the captive portal encryption type here. Options to choose from are Passode, User Name/ Password, Remote RADIUS, LDAP and POP3. In this section we’ll discuss the Passcode option. Server: Enter the POP3 server’s IP address or domain name here. Port: Enter the POP server’s port number here. Connection Type: Select the connection type here. Options to choose from are None and SSL/TLS.
Section 3 - Configuration Login Page Upload In this window, users can upload a custom login page picture that will be used by the captive portal feature. Click the Browse button to navigate to the image file, located on the managing computer and then click the Upload button to initiate the upload. Upload picture In this field the path to the image file, that will be from file: uploaded, will be displayed. Alternatively, the path can be manually entered here.
Section 3 - Configuration Web Redirection In this windows, users can view and configure the Web redirection settings for the captive portal hosted by this access point. Wireless clients will be redirected to this web site prior and after authentication. Click the Save button to accept the changes made. Web Redirection: Select this checkbox to enable the Web redirection feature. Web Site: Enter the destination web site’s address here.
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Dynamic Pool Settings The DHCP address pool defines the range of the IP address that can be assigned to stations in the network. A Dynamic Pool allows wireless stations to receive an available IP with lease time control. If needed or required in the network, the DAP-2553 is capable of acting as a DHCP server. Function Enable/Disable: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices on the network.
Section 3 - Configuration DNS: Domain Name: Lease Time (60-31536000 sec): Enter the IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server. The DNS server translates domain names such as www.dlink. com into IP addresses. Enter the domain name of the network, if applicable. (An example of a domain name is: www.dlink.com.) The lease time is the period of time before the DHCP server will assign new IP addresses.
Section 3 - Configuration Static Pool Setting The DHCP address pool defines the range of IP addresses that can be assigned to stations on the network. A static pool allows specific wireless stations to receive a fixed IP without time control. Function Enable/Disable: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) assigns IP addresses to wireless devices on the network.
Section 3 - Configuration Gateway: Specify the Gateway address for the wireless network. WINS: Specify the Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) server address for the wireless network. WINS is a system that determines the IP address of a network computer with a dynamically assigned IP address, if applicable. DNS: Enter the Domain Name System (DNS) server address for the wireless network. The DNS server translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses.
Section 3 - Configuration Current IP Mapping List This window displays information about the current assigned DHCP dynamic and static IP address pools. This information is available when you enable DHCP server on the AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools. Current DHCP These are IP address pools the DHCP server has Dynamic assigned using the dynamic pool setting. Profile: Host Name: The host name of a device on the network that is assigned an IP address from the DHCP dynamic pool.
Section 3 - Configuration Filters Wireless MAC ACL Wireless Band: Displays the current wireless band rate. Access Control List: Select Disable to disable the filters function. SSID Index : MAC Address: Select the SSID for Wireless MAC ACL . Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. All other devices not on the list will be rejected. Select Reject to reject the devices with MAC addresses on the Access Control List.
Section 3 - Configuration WLAN Partition Wireless Band: Displays the current wireless band rate. Link Integrity: Select Enable or Disable. Ethernet to WLAN Access: The default is Enable. When disabled, all data from the Ethernet to associated wireless devices will be blocked. Wireless devices can still send data to the Ethernet. Internal Station Connection: The default value is Enable, which allows stations to intercommunicate by connecting to a target AP.
Section 3 - Configuration Traffic Control Uplink/Downlink Setting The uplink/downlink setting allows users to customize the downlink and uplink interfaces including specifying downlink/uplink bandwidth rates in Mbits per second. These values are also used in the QoS and Traffic Manager windows. Once the desired uplink and downlink settings are finished, click the Save button to let your changes take effect. Downlink The downlink bandwidth in Mbits per second.
Section 3 - Configuration QoS Quality of Service (QoS) enhances the experience of using a network by prioritizing the traffic of different applications. The DAP-2553 supports four priority levels. Once the desired QoS settings are finished, click the Save button to let your changes take effect. Enable QoS: Check this box to allow QoS to prioritize traffic. Use the drop-down menus to select the four levels of priority. Click the Save button when you are finished.
Section 3 - Configuration Traffic Manager The traffic manager feature allows users to create traffic management rules that specify how to deal with listed client traffic and specify downlink/ uplink speed for new traffic manager rules. Click the Save button to let your changes take effect. Traffic Manager: Use the drop-down menu to Enable the traffic manager feature. Unlisted Client Select Deny or Forward to determine how to deal Traffic: with unlisted client traffic.
Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Information Device This read-only window displays the configuration Information: settings of the DAP-2553, including the firmware version and the device's MAC address.
Section 3 - Configuration Client Information Client Information: This window displays the wireless client information for clients currently connected to the DAP-2553. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DAP-2553. SSID: Displays the SSID of the client. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client. Band: Displays the wireless band that the client is connected to. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication being used.
Section 3 - Configuration WDS Information WDS Information: This window displays the Wireless Distribution System information for clients currently connected to the DAP-2553. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DAP-2553. Name: MAC: Authentication: Displays the SSID of the client. Displays the MAC address of the client. Displays the type of authentication being used. Signal: Displays the client's signal strength.
Section 3 - Configuration Channel Analyze Wireless Band: Select 2.4GHz in default. Detect: Click the Detect button to scan. AP List: This will list the transmitting channels and quality.
Section 3 - Configuration Stats Ethernet Ethernet Traffic Statistics: This page displays transmitted and received count statistics for packets and bytes.
Section 3 - Configuration WLAN Traffic WLAN Traffic Statistics: This page displays wireless network statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received frames, and frame errors.
Section 3 - Configuration Log View Log View Log: The AP’s embedded memory displays system and network messages including a time stamp and message type. The log information includes but is not limited to the following items: cold start AP, upgrading firmware, client associate and disassociate with AP, and web login. The web page holds up to 500 logs.
Section 3 - Configuration Log Settings Log Server/IP Address: Enter the IP address of the server you would like to send the DAP-2553 log to. Log Type: Check the box for the type of activity you want to log. There are three types: System Activity, Wireless Activity, and Notice. Email Notification: Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): Authentication: SSL / TLS: From Email Address: To Email Address: Email Server Address: Check to enable Email notification. Select the SMTP server from the drop-down menu.
Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance Administration Settings Check one or more of the seven main categories to display the various hidden administrator parameters and settings displayed on the next seven pages.
Section 3 - Configuration Limit Administrator Each of the seven main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Limit Administrator VLAN ID: Check the box provided and the enter the specific VLAN ID that the administrator will be allowed to log in from. Limit Administrator IP: Check to enable the Limit Administrator IP address. IP Range: Enter the IP address range that the administrator will be allowed to log in from and then click the Add button.
Section 3 - Configuration System Name Settings Each of the seven main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. System Name: The name of the device. The default name is D-Link DAP-2553. Location: The physical location of the device, e.g. 72nd Floor, D-Link HQ.
Section 3 - Configuration Login Settings Each of the seven main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Login Name: Enter a user name. The default is admin. New Password: When changing your password, enter the new password here. The password is case-sensitive. “A” is a different character than “a.” The length should be between 0 and 12 characters. Confirm Password: Enter the new password a second time for confirmation purposes.
Section 3 - Configuration Console Settings Each of the seven main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Status: Status is enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the console. Console Protocol: Select the type of protocol you would like to use, Telnet or SSH. Timeout: Set to 1 Min, 3 Mins, 5 Mins, 10 Mins, 15 Mins or Never.
Section 3 - Configuration SNMP Settings Each of the seven main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Status: Check the box to enable the SNMP functions. This option is disabled by default. Public Community String: Enter the public SNMP community string. Private Community String: Enter the private SNMP community string. Trap Status: Check the box to enable Trap Status. Trap Server IP: Enter the Trap Server IP address.
Section 3 - Configuration Ping Control Setting Each of the seven main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Status: Check the box to enable Ping control. Ping works by sending ICMP “echo request” packets to the target host and listening for ICMP echo response replies. The default is enabled.
Section 3 - Configuration Ping Control Setting Each of the seven main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Enable Central WiFiManager : Select to enable or disable the Central WiFiManager.
Section 3 - Configuration Firmware and SSL Certification Upload This page allows the user to perform a firmware upgrade. A Firmware upgrade is a function that upgrade the running software used by the access point. This is a useful feature that prevents future bugs and allows for new features to be added to this product. Please go to your local D-Link website to see if there is a newer version firmware available.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration File Upload Upload File: Click the Browse button to locate a previously saved configuration file on your local computer. After selecting the file, click Upload to apply the configuration settings to the DAP-2553. Download Configuration File: C l i c k D ow n l o a d t o s a v e t h e c u r r e n t DAP-2553 configuration to your local computer.
Section 3 - Configuration Time and Date Enter the NTP server IP, choose the time zone, and enable or disable daylight saving time. Current Time: Displays the current time and date settings. Enable NTP Server: Check to enable the AP to get system time from an NTP server from the Internet. NTP Server: Enter the NTP server IP address. Time Zone: Use the drop-down menu to select your correct Time Zone. Enable Daylight Check the box to enable Daylight Saving Time.
Section 3 - Configuration System System Settings Restart the Device: Click Restart to restart the DAP-2553. Restore to Factory Default Settings: Click Restore to restore the DAP-2553 back to factory default settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Help Help: Scroll down the Help page for topics and explanations.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-2553. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link access point (192.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting How to check your IP address? After you install your network adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting How to statically assign an IP address? If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Windows® 2000: Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections Windows XP: Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections Windows Vista®: Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections Step 2: Right-click on the Local Area
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3ab • IEEE 802.3af Network Management • Web Browser interface HTTP Secure HTTP (HTTPS) • Central WiFiManager • SNMP Support Private MIB • Command Line Interface Telnet Secure SSH Telnet Data Rates* For 802.11a: • 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps For 802.11b: • 11, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps For 802.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Transmit Output Power • 22.5dBm @ 2.4GHz • 22.5dBm @ 5GHz LEDs • Power • LAN • 2.4 GHz • 5 GHz Temperature • Operating: 0˚C to 40˚C • Storing: -20˚C to 65˚C Humidity • Operating: 10%~90% (non-condensing) • Storing: 5%~95% (non-condensing) Certifications • FCC • CE • CSA • WiFi Dimensions • L = 198 mm • W = 120 mm • H = 32 mm **Please note that operating frequency ranges vary depending on the regulations of individual countries and jurisdictions.
Appendix E - Warranty Warranty CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix E - Warranty IMPORTANT NOTICE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
