D-Link DAP-1360 User manual

Wireless N Open Source Access Point

2D-Link DAP-1360 User Manual

Table of Contents

Package Contents ......................................................................... 4

System Requirements ................................................................. 5

Introduction ................................................................................... 6

Features ............................................................................................ 8

Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 9

Connections ...........................................................................9

LEDs .........................................................................................10

WPS LED/Button..................................................................11

Installation .......................................................................12

Operation Modes ........................................................................12

Access Point Mode .............................................................13

Wireless Client Mode .........................................................14

Repeater Mode ....................................................................15

Bridge Mode .........................................................................16

Bridge with AP Mode ........................................................17

WISP Client Router Mode .................................................18

WISP Repeater Mode .........................................................19

Wireless Installation Considerations ....................................20

Conguration ...................................................................21

Web-based Conguration Utility ..........................................21

Wireless Setup Wizard ...............................................................22

Access Point Mode .............................................................23

Repeater Mode ....................................................................26

Wireless Client Mode .........................................................30

Manual Conguration ...............................................................34

Wireless Settings .................................................................34

Access Point Mode ........................................................35

Repeater Mode ...............................................................37

Wireless Client Mode ....................................................38

Bridge Mode ....................................................................39

Bridge with AP Mode....................................................40

WISP Client Router/WISP Repeater Modes ...........41

WAN Settings .......................................................................42

Dynamic IP (DHCP) ........................................................42

Static IP ..............................................................................43

PPPoE .................................................................................44

PPTP ....................................................................................45

LAN Settings .........................................................................46

Static IP ..............................................................................47

Advanced ......................................................................................48

Advanced Wireless .............................................................48

MAC Address Filter .....................................................................49

Wi-Fi Protected Setup ...............................................................50

User Limits .....................................................................................51

Port Forwarding (WISP modes only) ...................................52

Port Filter (WISP modes only) ................................................53

DMZ (WISP modes only) ..........................................................54

Parental Control (WISP modes only)....................................55

Advanced Network (WISP modes only) .............................56

Maintenance ................................................................................57

Admin .....................................................................................57

System ....................................................................................58

Language Pack .....................................................................59

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Firmware ................................................................................59

Watchdog ..............................................................................60

Time .........................................................................................61

System Check .......................................................................62

Schedules ..............................................................................63

Status ..............................................................................................64

Device Info ............................................................................64

Logs .........................................................................................65

Statistics .................................................................................66

Wireless ..................................................................................67

IPv6 ..........................................................................................68

Help .................................................................................................69

Wireless Security .............................................................70

What is WPA? ................................................................................71

Congure WPA/WPA2 Personal .............................................72

Congure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise ..........................................73

Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................74

Using Windows

®

XP ....................................................................74

Congure WPA-PSK ....................................................................75

Using Windows Vista

®

...............................................................77

Congure WPA-PSK ....................................................................79

Using Windows

®

7 .......................................................................80

Congure WPS .....................................................................83

Troubleshooting ..............................................................87

Wireless Basics .................................................................91

What is Wireless? .........................................................................92

Tips ...................................................................................................94

Wireless Modes ............................................................................95

Networking Basics ...........................................................96

Check your IP address ...............................................................96

Statically Assign an IP address ...............................................97

Technical Specications ..................................................98

4D-Link DAP-1360 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

Note: Using a power supply with a dierent voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1360 will cause damage and void

the warranty for this product.

Package Contents

DAP-1360 Wireless N Open Source Access Point

Ethernet Cable

Two Detachable Antennas

CD-ROM with Manual

Power Adapter

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System Requirements

Network Requirements

• AnEthernet-basedNetwork

• IEEE802.11n/gwirelessclients(AP/RepeaterMode)

• IEEE802.11n/gwirelessnetwork(Client/Bridge/RepeaterMode)

• 10/100Ethernet

Web-based Conguration

Utility Requirements

Computer with the following:

• Windows®,Macintosh,orLinux-basedoperatingsystem

• AninstalledEthernetadapter

Browser Requirements:

• InternetExplorer®6.0andhigher

• MozillaFirefox3.0andhigher

• Google™Chrome2.0andhigher

• AppleSafari3.0andhigher

Windows

®

Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed.

Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Introduction

D-Link,anindustryleaderinnetworking,introducesthenewD-LinkDAP-1360WirelessNOpenSourceAccessPoint.Withthe

abilitytotransferleswithamaximumwirelesssignalrateofupto300Mbps*,theDAP-1360givesyouhigh-speedwireless

network access for your home or oce.

TheDAP-1360isWi-FiIEEE802.11ncompliant,meaningthatitcanconnectandinteroperatewithother802.11ncompatible

wirelessclientdevices.TheDAP-1360isalsobackwardscompatiblewith802.11b/g.Itcanbeexiblyconguredtooperatein

7 dierent modes Access Point,Wireless Client,Bridge,Bridge with AP,Repeater,WISP Client Router or WISP Repeater.

WithitsSetupWizard,theDAP-1360ensuresthatyouwillbeupandrunningonawirelessnetworkinjustamatterofminutes.

The DAP-1360 features Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) to provide an enhanced level of security for wireless

data communications. The DAP-1360 also includes additional security features to keep your wireless connection safe from

unauthorized access.

TheDAP-1360supportsWPSontheAP,repeaterandwirelessclientoperationmodes,witheachcapableofbeingconveniently

set up by using the PIN method or Push Button.

•Actualdatathroughput will vary.Networkconditionsand environmentalfactors,including volume of network trac,building materials and construction, and network

overhead,loweractualdatathroughputrate.

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TOTAL PERFORMANCE

Combines award winning access point features and 802.11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance.

TOTAL SECURITY

The most complete set of security features including WPA/WPA2 encryption 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.

ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE

The D-Link Wireless N Open Source Access Point (DAP-1360) is an 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of

up to 13X 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throughoutyourhome.ConnecttheDAP-1360torouterand

shareyourhigh-speedInternetaccesswitheveryoneonthenetwork.Inaddition,thisRangeExtenderincludesaQualityofService

(QoS)enginethatkeepsdigitalphonecalls(VoIP)andonlinegamingsmoothandresponsive,providingabetterInternetexperience.

EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE

This high performance Wireless Bridge provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. The DAP-1360 is designed

for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking.

TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY

TheDAP-1360supportsallofthelatestwirelesssecurityfeaturestopreventunauthorizedaccess,beitfromoverthewirelessnetwork

orfromtheInternet.SupportforWPAandWPA2standardsensurethatyou’llbeabletousethebestpossibleencryptionmethod,

regardless of your client devices.

*MaximumwirelesssignalratederivedfromIEEEStandard802.11gand802.11nspecications.Actualdatathroughputwillvary.Networkconditionsandenvironmentalfactors,

includingvolumeofnetworktrac,buildingmaterialsandconstruction,andnetworkoverhead,loweractualdatathroughputrate.Environmentalconditionswilladversely

aect wireless signal range.

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Section 1 - Product Overview

• FasterWirelessNetworking-TheDAP-1360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.

• CompatiblewithIEEE802.11gDevices-TheDAP-1360isstillfullycompatiblewiththe802.11gstandards,soitcan

connectwithexisting802.11gPCI,USB,andCardbusadapters.

• AdvancedFirewallFeatures-The Web-based user interface displays advanced network management features including

ContentFiltering,whichallowseasilyappliedcontentlteringbasedonMACAddress.

• WPSPBC-(Wi-Fi Protected Setup Push Button Conguration) Push Button Conguration is a button that can be pressed

toaddthedevicetoanexistingnetworkortocreateanewnetwork.Avirtualbuttoncanbeusedontheutilitywhile

a physical button is placed on the side of the device.

This easy setup method allows you to form a secured wireless link between the DAP-1360 and another WPS enabled

device. A PC is no longer needed to log into the Web-based interface.

• WPSPIN-(Wi-Fi Protected Setup Personal Identication Number ) A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add

theaccesspointtoanexistingnetworkortocreateanewnetwork.ThedefaultPINmaybeprintedonthebottomof

theaccesspoint.Forextrasecurity,anewPINcanbegenerated.YoucanrestorethedefaultPINatanytime.Onlythe

Administrator (“admin” account) can change or reset the PIN.

• User-friendlySetupWizard-Throughitseasy-to-useWeb-baseduserinterface,theDAP-1360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.

Features

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Hardware Overview

Connections

1 LAN Port Connect10/100Ethernetdevicessuchascomputers,switches,andhubs.

2 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter.

3 Reset Button Pressing the Reset Button restores the access point to its original factory default settings.

1

2 3

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Hardware Overview

LEDs

1

1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.

2 Wireless LED

A solid green light indicates the wireless function is working. The light will be o during

device reboot or if the wireless radio is disabled.

3 Security LED Asolidgreenlightindicatesthatwirelesssecurity(WEP,WPA,WPA2)isenabled.

4 LAN LED A solid green light indicates the LAN port connection is OK.

2 3 4

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Hardware Overview

WPS LED/Button

1

1 WPS LED/Button

A solid light indicates a successful WPS connection. A blinking light indicates the

device is trying to establish a connection.

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Section 2 - Installation

Installation

PleaseconguretheDAP-1360withacomputerconnecteddirectlytotheAP.Thenextfewpageswillexplainthedierent

operational modes you can use.

Operation Modes

Depending on how you want to use your DAP-1360 will determine which mode you use. This section will help you gure out

which setting works with your setup.

• AccessPointmode-page13

• WirelessClientmode-page14

• Repeatermode-page15

• Bridgemode-page16

• BridgewithAPmode-page17

• WISPClientRoutermode-page18

• WISPRepeatermode-page19

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Section 2 - Installation

Access Point Mode

IntheAccessPointmode,theDAP-1360actsasacentralconnectionpointforanycomputer(client)thathasa802.11nor

backward-compatible 802.11g wireless network interface and is within range of the AP. Clients must use the same SSID (wireless

networkname)andchannelastheAPinordertoconnect.IfwirelesssecurityisenabledontheAP,theclientwillneedtoenter

apasswordtoconnecttotheAP.InAccessPointmode,multipleclientscanconnecttotheAPatthesametime.

Internet Modem

Router

DAP-1360

(in Access Point Mode)

Computer

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Wireless Client Mode

IntheWirelessClientmode,theDAP-1360actsasawirelessnetworkadapterforyourEthernet-enableddevice(suchasagame

consoleoraTVset-topbox).ConnectyourEthernet-enableddevicetotheAPusinganEthernetcable.TheAPClientmode

can support multiple wired clients.

IfyouaregoingtoconnectseveralEthernet-enableddevicestoyourDAP-1360,connecttheLANportoftheDAP-1360toan

Ethernetswitch,thenconnectyourdevicestothisswitch.

Example: Connect a gaming console using an ethernet cable to the DAP-1360. The unit is set to Wireless Client mode which

will wirelessly connect to a wireless router on your network.

Internet Modem

Router

DAP-1360

(in Wireless Client Mode)

Gaming Console

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Repeater Mode

InRepeatermode,theDAP-1360increasestherangeofyourwirelessnetworkbyextendingthewirelesscoverageofanother

APorwirelessrouter.TheAPsandwirelessrouter(ifused)mustbewithinrangeofeachother.Makesurethatallclients,APs,

andthewirelessrouterallusethesameSSID(wirelessnetworkname),channel,andsecuritysettings.

Computer

Internet Modem

Router

DAP-1360

(In Repeater Mode)

Computer

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Bridge Mode

IntheBridgemode,theDAP-1360wirelesslyconnectsseperatelocalareanetworks(LANs)thatcan’teasilybeconnected

togetherwithacable.Forexample,iftherearetwowiredLANsseparatedbyasmallcourtyard,itwouldbeexpensivetobury

cables to connect between the two sides together. A better solution is to use two DAP-1360 units to wirelessly connect the

twoLANs.IntheBridgemode,bothDAP-1360unitsdonotactasAPs.

Note: The Bridge mode is not specified in the Wi-Fi or IEEE standards. This mode will only work using two DAP-1360 units.

Communication with other APs (even other D-Link APs) is not guaranteed.

Connecting Two Separate LANs Together Through Two DAP-1360 Units

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Bridge with AP Mode

TheBridgewithAPmodeisthesameastheBridgemode,butinthiscase,theDAP-1360alsoactsasanAP.Clientswithwireless

interfaces can wirelessly connect to the DAP-1360 and then connect to the other LAN that the DAP-1360 bridges to.

Note: The Bridge with AP mode is not specied in the Wi-Fi or IEEE standards. This mode will only work using two DAP-1360 units.

Communication with other APs (even other D-Link APs) is not guaranteed.

ComputerComputer

Computer Computer

DAP-1360

(In Bridge Mode with AP Mode)

DAP-1360

(In Bridge Mode with AP Mode)

LAN 1 LAN 2

Connecting Two Separate LANs Together Through Two DAP-1360 Units

(Wireless PCs Can Access the DAP-1360 Units)

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WISP Client Router Mode

IntheWISPClientRoutermode,theDAP-1360wirelesslyconnectstoaWISP(WirelessInternetServiceProvider)AP.Inthis

mode,theDAP-1360alsoactsasarouterforwiredclientsonyourLANandprovidesNAT(NetworkAddressTranslation)and

a DHCP server to generate IP addresses for wired clients only. NAT and the DHCP server allow many computers to share the

same wireless Internet connection.

IfyouareaWISPsubscriberandwanttoaccessyourWISPaccountusingwiredcomputers,connectyourcomputerstothe

DAP-1360togetNAT,andthenconnectthemtotheWISPAP.

Internet

Computer

DAP-1360

(In WISP Client Mode)

WISP Outdoor AP

Connecting Wired PCs to the Internet Using the DAP-1360

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WISP Repeater Mode

IntheWISPRepeatermode,theDAP-1360wirelesslyconnectstoaWISP(WirelessInternetServiceProvider)AP.Inthismode,

the DAP-1360 also acts as a router for both wireless and wired clients on your LAN. The WISP Repeater mode provides NAT

(Network Address Translation) and a DHCP server to generate IP addresses for both wireless and wired clients. NAT and the

DHCP server allow many computers to share the same wireless Internet connection.

IfyouareaWISPsubscriberandwanttouseyourWISPaccountinyourhouse,butthesignalsfromtheoutdoorWISPAPare

notstrongenoughtoreachalloftheareasinthehouse,usetheDAP-1360tocanextendthesignalsfromtheoutdoorWISP

APandprovideaccesstowirelessclientsinyourhouse.Usingthismode,wirelessaswellaswiredclientscanconnecttothe

outdoor WISP AP through the DAP-1360.

Computer

Internet Modem

Router

DAP-1360

(In Repeater Mode)

Computer

Connecting Wired and Wireless PCs to the Internet Using the DAP-1360

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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.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 D-Link 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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on

range.Trytopositionaccesspoints,wirelessaccesspoints,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 is not

in use.

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