Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview......................................................... 4 Package Contents.................................................... 4 System Requirements.............................................. 4 Introduction............................................................... 5 Features.................................................................... 6 Hardware Overview.................................................. 7 Connections......................
Table of Contents Firmware........................................................... 59 Status..................................................................... 60 Device Info........................................................ 60 Logs.................................................................. 61 Help........................................................................ 62 Wireless Security........................................................ 63 What is WEP?.............................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents • D-Link DAP-1555 Wireless N Dualband MediaBridge • 2 Detachable Antennas • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Mounting Kit • Rubber Feet • CD-ROM with Installation Wizard, User Manual, and Special Offers Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1555 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning access point features and Draft 802.11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of security features including WPA2 and MAC Address Control to protect your network against outside intruders TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage.
Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DAP-1555 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.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Pressing the Reset button restores the access point to its original factory default settings. AP Bridge Switch Two-way switch used to select either AP or Bridge mode. LAN Ports (0-4) Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, game consoles, setup boxes and hubs. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs AP LED A blinking light indicates that the DAP-1555 is in AP mode. Status LED This LED blinks during data transmission. Bridge LED A blinking light indicates that the DAP-1555 is in bridge mode Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. D-Link DAP-1555 User Manual Local Network LEDs A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled device on ports 0-4. This LED blinks during data transmission.
Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1555 is very important. Do not place the DAP-1555 in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before you Begin Please configure the MediaBridge with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can only use the Ethernet port on your modem.
Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the 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 AP/BRIDGE Mode Depending on how you want to use your DAP-1555 will determine which mode you use on the DAP-1555. This section will help you figure out which setting works with your setup. AP Mode If you already have a wired or wireless router, and want to add a MediaBand (5GHz wireless), to your network, you will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1555 to “AP”.
Section 2 - Installation Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network If you have two DAP-1555 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to connect one MediaBridge to your router and move the switch on the back panel to “AP”. The second MediaBridge will need to be placed next to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to move the switch on the back panel to “BRIDGE”.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration for AP Mode This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the friendly address for AP mode (dlinkap). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default.
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly configure your access point. To setup your wireless network click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to page 22. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Wireless Network Setup and skip to page 24.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard This Wizard is designed to assist you in connecting you wireless device to your access point. It will guide you through step-by-step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected. Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. If you want to change the admin account password, enter a new password and click Next.
Section 3 - Configuration Select Auto as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Skip to page 17 for Manual configuration. Click Next to continue. Click Save to save your network settings.
Section 3 - Configuration In order for your network settings to take effect you must reboot the access point by clicking Reboot Now. Choose Reboot Later to make other changes and reboot later. Select Manual as the configuration method to setup your network manually. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration Enter a network name and choose Automatically assign a network key. To Manually assign a network key, skip to page 19. Click Next to continue. If you choose WPA-PSK encryption, the following screen will show you your Network Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard.
Section 3 - Configuration If you choose WEP encryption, the following screen will show you your Network Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard. Choose Manually assign a network key to create you own key. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration For WPA encryption, enter a Network Key between 8 and 63 characters long or enter exactly 64 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue. If you select WPA encryption, the following screen will show you your network key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard.
Section 3 - Configuration For WEP encryption, enter a Network Key exactly 5 or 13 characters long or exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue. If you select WEP encryption, the following screen will show you your network key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard.
Section 3 - Configuration Add Wireless Device With WPS This Wizard is designed to assist you in your wireless network setup. It will guide you through step-by-step instructions on how to set up your wireless network and how to make it secure. Select PIN to use your PIN number from your wireless device to connect to your network. For PBC configuration, skip to page 23. Click Connect to continue. Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you wireless network to complete the setup.
Section 3 - Configuration Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration to connect to your network. Click Connect to continue. Press down the Push Button on the wireless device you are adding to your network to complete the setup.
Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration Wireless Settings Wireless Mode: The current wireless mode is set to Access Point, it will create a wireless infrastructure network. Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions.
Section 3 - Configuration Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DAP-1555 to choose the channel with the least amount of Channel Scan: interference. Wireless Channel: Indicates the channel setting for the DAP-1555. By default the channel is set to 6 for 2.4GHz band. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out.
Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings DHCP This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the access point and to configure the DHCP settings. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the AP. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet.
Section 3 - Configuration Static IP Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s 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. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Access point will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced MAC Address Filter The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s). It is most useful to prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecting to your network. A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter. Configure MAC When “OFF” is selected, MAC addresses are not Filtering: used to control network access.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless Transmit Power: Set the transmit power of the antennas. Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made.
Section 3 - Configuration WISH WISH is short for Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling, a technology developed to enhance your experience of using a wireless network by prioritizing the traffic of different applications. Enable WISH: Enable this option if you want to allow WISH to prioritize your traffic. HTTP: Allows the access point to recognize HTTP transfers for many common audio and video streams and prioritize them above other traffic. Such streams are frequently used by digital media players.
Section 3 - Configuration Enable: Enable this option if you want to allow WISH to prioritize your traffic. Name: Create a name for the rule that is meaningful to you. Priority: The priority of the message flow is entered here. The four priorities are defined as: BK: Background (least urgent) BE: Best Effort VI: Video VO: Voice (most urgent) Protocol: The protocol used by the messages. Host 1 IP Range: The rule applies to a flow of messages for which one computer’s IP address falls within the range set here.
Section 3 - Configuration Tools Admin This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You can also enable Remote Management. There are two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes. Only the admin account has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords.
Section 3 - Configuration Time The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed. Time Zone: Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
Section 3 - Configuration System Save Settings to Use this option to save the current access point Local Hard Drive: configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the settings. Load Settings from Use this option to load previously saved access Local Hard Drive: point configuration settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from this site.
Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1555. It will display the LAN and Wireless information. General: Displays the access point’s time and firmware version. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the access point. Wireless LAN: Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless section allows you to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless access point. MAC Address: The Ethernet ID (MAC address) of the wireless client. IP Address: The LAN-side IP address of the client. Mode: The transmission standard being used by the client. Values are 11a, 11b, 11g, 11ng or 11na for 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n respectively. Rate: Displays the actual transmission rate of the client in megabits per second.
Section 3 - Configuration Logs The access point automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in it’s internal memory. If there isn’t enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view the access point logs. You can define what types of events you want to view and the level of the events to view.
Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The Statistics page displays all of the LAN, WAN, and Wireless packets transmit and receive statistics. Sent: The number of packets sent from the access point. Received: The number of packets received by the access point. TX Packets Displays the number of packets that were dropped Dropped: while sending, due to errors, collisions, or access point resource limitations.
Section 3 - Configuration Wish Sessions The WISH Sessions page displays full details of active local wireless sessions through your access point when WISH has been enabled. A WISH session is a conversation between a program or application on a wirelessly connected LAN-side computer and another computer, however connected. Originator: The IP address and, where appropriate, port number of the computer that originated a network connection.
Section 3 - Configuration Time out: The number of seconds of idle time until the access point considers the session terminated. The initial value of Time Out depends on the type and state of the connection. 300 seconds UDP connections. 240 seconds Reset or closed TCP connections. The connection does not close instantly so that lingering packets can pass or the connection can be re-established. 7800 seconds Established or closing TCP connections.
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Section 3 - Configuration Configuration for Bridge Mode This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless MediaBridge using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the friendly address for Bridge mode (dlinkap). Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your password. Leave the password blank by default.
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard This wizard is designed to assist you in configuring the wireless settings for your bridge. It will guide you through step-by-step instructions on how to setup your wireless network. Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to begin. Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet.
Section 3 - Configuration If you want to change the admin account password, enter a new password and click Next. Select Auto configuration if you want to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup. If you want to setup your network manually, skip to page 50. Click Next to continue.
Section 3 - Configuration Select PIN to connect your wireless device with WPS. For PBC configuration, skip to page 49. Enter the PIN number used into you access point and click Connect. Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you wireless network to complete the setup.
Section 3 - Configuration Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration to connect to your network. Click Connect to continue. Press down the Push Button on the wireless device you are adding to your network to complete the setup.
Section 3 - Configuration Select Manual configuration to setup your network manually. Click Next to continue. Enter the Wireless Network Name of the AP or use site survey to find the AP. Click Next to continue on to page 52.
Section 3 - Configuration If you clicked on Site Survey to following screen will be displayed. Find your access point from the list and click Connect to complete the Setup Wizard.
Section 3 - Configuration Choose which Security Mode you want to use and click Next to continue. If you choose WEP, enter the wireless security password and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard.
Section 3 - Configuration If you choose WPA, enter the WPA Personal Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. If you choose WPA2, enter the WPA2 Personal Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. The Wireless Setup Wizard is complete. Click Finish to reboot the device.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Wireless Mode: Select Infrastructure to connect to a wireless (AP) Access Point, select Ad-hoc to connect to another bridge or wireless station. Site Survey: A function that looks for available wireless networks. Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. Wireless Network Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless Name: network.
Section 3 - Configuration Mixed 802.11na, 802.11a, 802.11g and 802.11b - Select this so the bridge can site survey to 802.11na, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11b networks. Mixed 802.11na, 802.11a, 802.11ng and 802.11g - Select this so the bridge can site survey to 802.11na, 802.11a, 802.11ng and 802.11g networks. Mixed 802.11na, 802.11a, 802.11ng, 802.11g and 802.11b - Select this so the bridge can site survey to 802.11na, 802.11a, 802.11ng, 802.11g and 802.11b networks.
Section 3 - Configuration Network Settings Static This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the bridge and to configure the Static settings. IP Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. Select DHCP to automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. IP Address: Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
Section 3 - Configuration DHCP LAN Connection Select DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address Type: on the LAN/private network. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Advanced Wireless MAC Cloning Mode: This feature controls the MAC Address of the Bridge as seen by other devices (wired or wireless). WLAN Card: If set to Ethernet Client, the MAC Address from the first Ethernet client that transmits data through the Bridge will be used. This setting is useful when connected to an Xbox or if there is only one Ethernet device connected to the Bridge.
Section 3 - Configuration Tools Admin This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. You can also enable Remote Management. There are two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes. Only the admin account has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords.
Section 3 - Configuration System Save To Local Hard Use this option to save the current access point Drive: configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the settings. Load From Local Use this option to load previously saved access Hard Drive: point configuration settings. First, use the Browse control to find a previously save file of configuration settings.
Section 3 - Configuration Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the Access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1555. It will display the LAN and Wireless information.
Section 3 - Configuration Logs The bridge automatically logs (records) events of possible interest in its internal memory. If there is not enough internal memory for all events, logs of older events are deleted, but logs of the latest events are retained. The Logs option allows you to view the bridge logs. You can define what types of events you want to view and the level of events to view.
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Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DAP-1555 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) What is WEP? WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm.
Section 4 - Security What is WPA? WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.
Section 4 - Security Configure WEP In AP Mode It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side. 2.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) In AP Mode It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50).
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) In AP Mode It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50).
Section 4 - Security your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 9. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network. 10. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 11. Click Apply Settings to save your settings.
Section 4 - Security Configure WEP In Bridge Mode It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the bridge (192.168.0.35). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side. 2.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) In Bridge Mode It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the bridge (192.168.0.35).
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) In Bridge Mode It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the bridge (192.168.0.35).
Section 4 - Security 9. Next to EAP User Certificate, click Browse to locate the user certificate file. It is optional for EAP-TLS, but mandatory for PEAP and EAP-TTLS. 10. Next to EAP Root Certificate, click Browse to locate the Root Certificate file. It is mandatory to upload a root certificate to be able to authenticate the server certificate.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WEP It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the same WEP key that is on your access point and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2.
Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-1555. 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.) 1. 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 • Configure your Internet settings: • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Connection. Click the LAN Settings button. Make sure nothing is checked. Click OK. • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting 3. Why can’t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my access point? If you are having a problem sending or receiving email, or connecting to secure sites such as eBay, banking sites, and Hotmail, we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten (Ex. 1492, 1482, 1472, etc). Note: AOL DSL+ users must use MTU of 1400. To find the proper MTU Size, you’ll have to do a special ping of the destination you’re trying to go to.
Section 6 - Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time. Once you get a reply, go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet. Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP/IP headers. For example, lets say that 1452 was the proper value, the actual MTU size would be 1480, which is the optimum for the network we’re working with (1452+28=1480). Once you find your MTU, you can now configure your access point with the proper MTU size.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the access point. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless bridge.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link 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.
Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/access point, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties.
Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft) • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.
Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. DAP-1555) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the access point (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the access point).
Appendix E - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, and • Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, or addresses with an APO or FPO.
Appendix E - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days (“Software Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation.
Appendix E - Warranty • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. DLink will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories.
Appendix E - Warranty IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.
Appendix E - 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 For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. Industry Canada Notice: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.
