D-Link Rangebooster N 650 Access Point DAP-1353 User manual

2D-Link DAP-1353 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

Installation .................................................................... 9

Wireless Installation Considerations ...................... 10

Conguration ............................................................. 11

Web-based Conguration Utility ............................ 11

Setup Wizard ...................................................13

Wireless ...........................................................18

Wireless Settings ......................................... 19

LAN ..................................................................20

LAN Settings ................................................ 21

Advanced ...............................................................22

Performance .................................................... 22

Advanced Wireless Settings ........................ 23

Filter .................................................................24

Wireless Access Settings ............................. 25

Tools ...................................................................... 26

Administrator Settings ......................................26

System Settings ............................................... 28

Update Firmware ............................................. 29

Status ....................................................................30

Device Info ....................................................... 30

Stats .................................................................31

Client Info .........................................................32

Support ..................................................................33

Wireless Security.......................................................34

What is WEP? .......................................................34

Congure WEP ...................................................... 35

What is WPA? .......................................................37

Congure WPA-PSK .............................................38

Congure WPA (RADIUS) ..................................... 39

Connect to a Wireless Network ................................ 40

Using Windows

®

XP ............................................... 40

Congure WEP ...................................................... 41

Congure WPA-PSK .............................................43

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 45

Wireless Basics ......................................................... 47

What is Wireless? .................................................. 48

Tips ........................................................................ 50

Wireless Modes ..................................................... 51

Table of Contents

3D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual

Table of Contents

Networking Basics .................................................... 52

Check your IP address .......................................... 52

Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 53

Technical Specications........................................... 54

4D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

• D-Link DAP-1353 RangeBooster N 650 Access Point

• 3 Detachable Antennas

• Power Adapter

• CAT5 Ethernet Cable

• CD-ROM with Product Documentation

• Quick Install Guide

System Requirements

• Computers with Windows

®

, Macintosh

®

, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet

Adapter

• Internet Explorer Version 6.0 and Firefox 1.5 or above ( for conguration)

Product Overview

Package Contents

Note:1.Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included

with the DAP-1353 will cause damage and void the warranty for this

product.

2.The power supply shall instruct the user not to remove

the plug and plug into a wall outlet by itself; always attach

the plug to the power supply rst before insert.

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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 COVERAGE

Provides greater wireless signal rates even at further distances for best-in-class coverage.

ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE

The D-Link RangeBooster N 650 Access Point (DAP-1353) is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world

perfomance of up to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet

connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, les, music, video, printers and network storage.

EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE

Powered by RangeBooster N 650 technology, this high performance access point provides superior Whole Home

Coverage while reducing wireless dead spots. The RangeBooster N 650 Access Point is designed for use in bigger

homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. Add a RangeBooster N 650 notebook or desktop

wireless adapter and stay connected to your network from virutally anywhere in your home.

TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY

The RangeBooster N 650 Access Point supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized

access. Support for WPA and WEP encryption standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption

method, regardless of your wireless client devices.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions

and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput

rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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Section 1 - Product Overview

• Faster Wireless Networking - The DAP-1353 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other

draft 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 draft 802.11n wireless

access point gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g.

• Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices

- The DAP-1353 is still fully compatible with the IEEE

802.11b standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

• MAC Address Filtering - Allow or deny wireless clients access to the network based on their MAC

address.

• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DAP-1353 lets

you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or

from your company’s server. Congure your access point to your specic settings within minutes.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network

conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual

data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

Features

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Hardware Overview

Connections

Pressing the Reset Button restores

the access point to its original

factory default settings.

Receptor for the

Power Adapter.

LAN Port

Connect Ethernet devices such as

computers, switches, and hubs.

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Hardware Overview

LEDs

WLAN LED

A solid light indicates that the wireless

segment is ready. This LED blinks during

wireless data transmission.

LAN LED

A solid light indicates a connection to an

Ethernet-enabled device. This LED blinks

during data transmission.

Status LED

A blinking light indicates that the

DAP-1353 is ready.

Power LED

A solid light indicates a proper

connection to the power supply.

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Section 2 - Installation

Installation

This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the access point is very important. Do not

place the access point in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.

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Section 2 - Installation

Wireless Installation Considerations

The D-Link RangeBooster N 650 wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection

from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number,

thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the

range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your

home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the access point and other network devices to a minimum

- each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices

so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a

45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet

(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead

of at an angle) for better reception.

3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on

range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through

drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water

(sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that

generate RF noise.

5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and

home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make

sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits

a signal even if the phone in not in use.

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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

To access the conguration utility, open a web-browser

such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of

the access point (192.168.0.50).

Enter the user name (admin) and your password. Leave

the password blank by default.

If you get a “Page Cannot be Displayed” error, please

refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance.

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

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Section 3 - Conﬁguration

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:

802.11 Mode:

Visibility Status:

Wireless Settings

Service Set Identier (SSID) is the name

of your wireless network. Create a name

using up to 32 characters. The SSID

is case-sensitive, and set to dlink by

default.

Indicates the channel setting for the

DAP-1353. The Channel can be changed

to t the channel setting for an existing

wireless network or to customize the

wireless network.

Select the appropriate 802.11 mode

based on the wireless clients in your

network. The drop-down menu options are 802.11g Only, Mixed 802.11b/g, 802.11b Only, 802.11n Only, or Mixed

802.11b/g/n.

Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID to be broadcast by the DAP-1353. 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-1353 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

Chanel Scan:

Enab l e d by d e f ault, a l lows t h e

DAP-1353 to select the channel with the

least amount of interference.

Channel Width:

Select the appropriate channel width between 20MHz or Auto 20/40MHz from the pull-down menu. Select 20MHz if you

are not using any 802.11n wireless clients.

Transmission

Rate:

Select the transmission rate. It is strongly suggested to use the Best setting for optimal performance.

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LAN

The LAN, or Local Area Network, is your private, internal network. This page allows you to congure the IP settings

of the LAN interface for the DAP-1353. The IP address can be changed to your current network IP range. This IP

address cannot be seen from the Internet.

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