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  • Page 1 DAP-2660 Version 1.00 AirPremier Wireless AC1200 Concurrent Dual Band PoE Access Point...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Table of Contents Product Overview ..............5 Wireless Client Mode (2.4GHz) .........32 Introduction ................... 5 Wireless Client Mode (5GHz) ........34 Features .................... 6 LAN ..................36 Package Contents ................. 7 IPv6 ..................37 System Requirements ..............7 Advanced Settings ..............38 Performance (2.4GHz) ............39...
  • Page 3 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Authentication Settings - User/Password ....68 Maintenance Section ..............92 Authentication Settings - Remote RADIUS ..69 Administration ................93 Authentication Settings - LDAP .......70 Limit Administrator ............93 Authentication Settings - POP3 .......71 System Name Settings ............94 Login Page Upload ............72 Login Settings ..............94...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    LAN segmentation, Disable SSID Broadcast, Rogue AP Detection, and Wireless Broadcast Scheduling are also included. The DAP-2660 includes support for up to 16 VLANs for implementing multiple SSIDs to further help segment users on the network. The DAP-2660 also includes a wireless client isolation mechanism, which limits direct client-to-client communication.

  • Page 5: Features

    Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. **Please note that operating frequency ranges vary depending on the regulations of individual countries and jurisdictions. The DAP-2660 isn’t supported in the 5.25~5.35GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725GHz frequency ranges in...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    • Console Cable • CD (with software and user manual) Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-2660 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements y Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet Adapter...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Hardware Overview LEDs Connections The light blinks in red during boot up or malfunction, Press and hold for six seconds to reset the access point Reset Button and lights in solid red when the bootup is failed. The LED to the factory default settings.

  • Page 8: Basic Installation

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Basic Installation Hardware Setup To power the access point, you can use one of the following 3 methods: Method 1 - Use if you have a PoE switch or router. Method 2 - Use if you do not have a PoE switch or router and do not have a power outlet near the location of the access point.

  • Page 9: Method 2 - Poe Without Poe Switch Or Router

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Method 2 - PoE without PoE Switch or Router 1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the Data In port on the PoE base unit and the other end into one port on your switch, router, or computer.

  • Page 10: Method 3 - No Poe

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Method 3 - No PoE 1. Connect one end of your Ethernet cable into the LAN1 (PoE) or LAN2 port and then connect the other end to a switch, router, or computer. 2. Use the supplied power adapter. Connect the power adapter to the Power receptor on the Access Point.

  • Page 11: Web User Interface

    Web User Interface The DAP-2660 supports an elaborate web user interface where the user can configure and monitor the device. Most of the configurable settings are located in the left menu of the web GUI which contains section called Basic Settings, Advanced Settings and Status.

  • Page 12: Basic Settings

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Basic Settings Wireless On the wireless settings page, you can setup the basic wireless configuration for the access point. The user can choose from 4 different wireless modes: Access Point - Used to create a wireless LAN...
  • Page 13 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Auto Channel Select to Enable or Disable the auto-channel selection feature here. When enabled, the access point automatically selects the Selection: channel that provides the best wireless performance. The channel selection process only occurs when the AP is booting up. To manually select a channel, set this option to Disable and select a channel from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 14 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Wireless security is a key concern for any wireless network installed. Unlike any other networking method wireless networks will broadcast it’s presence for anyone to connect to it. Today, wireless security has advanced to a level where it is virtually impenetrable.

  • Page 15: Access Point Mode (2.4Ghz) - Shared Key

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Access Point Mode (2.4GHz) - Shared Key Shared Key will send a request to the access point and if the key used matches the one configured on the access point, the access point will send a challenge to the client.

  • Page 16: Access Point Mode (2.4Ghz) - Wpa Personal

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Access Point Mode (2.4GHz) - WPA Personal WPA-Personal (PSK) does not require the user to install a RADIUS server on the network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) was created by the Wi- Fi Alliance to address the limitations and weaknesses found in WEP. This protocol is mainly based on the 802.11i standard. There are also two variations found in WPA called WPA-Personal (PSK) and WPA-Enterprise (EAP).

  • Page 17: Access Point Mode (2.4Ghz) - Wpa Enterprise

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Access Point Mode (2.4GHz) - WPA Enterprise WPA-Enterprise (EAP) requires the user to install a RADIUS server on the network for authentication. Comparing WPA-PSK with WPA-EAP, WPA- PSK is seen as a weaker authentication but comparing WPA-PSK to WEP, WPA-PSK is far more secure than WEP. WPA-EAP is the highest level of wireless security a user can use for wireless today.
  • Page 18 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Backup RADIUS Server: Enter the backup RADIUS server’s IP address or domain name here. Backup RADIUS Port: Enter the backup RADIUS server’s port number here. Backup RADIUS Secret: Enter the backup RADIUS server’s secrect passphrase here. This secrect is in the ASCII form.

  • Page 19: Access Point Mode (2.4Ghz) - 802.1X

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Access Point Mode (2.4GHz) - 802.1X 802.1X Information Authentication: Select the wireless authentication method to use here. Options to choose from are Open System, Shared Key, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, and 802.1X. After selecting the 802.1X option, the following parameters will be available for configuration.
  • Page 20 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Primary Accounting Enter the primary accounting server’s port number here. Port: Primary Accounting Enter the primary accounting server’s secrect passphrase here. This secrect is in the ASCII form. Secret: Backup Accounting Enter the backup accounting server’s IP address or domain name here.

  • Page 21: Access Point Mode (5Ghz)

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Access Point Mode (5GHz) Wireless Band: Select the wireless band used here. Options to choose from are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. In this section we’ll explain the 5GHz wireless band. Mode: Select wireless mode used here. Options to choose from are Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client.
  • Page 22 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Authentication: Select the wireless authentication method to use here. In the Access Point mode, the following authentication methods are supported: Open System, Shared Key, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise and 802.1X. For more information about the wireless security, refer to...

  • Page 23: Wds With Ap Mode (2.4Ghz)

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual WDS with AP Mode (2.4GHz) Wireless Band: Select the wireless band used here. Options to choose from are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. In this section we’ll explain the 2.4GHz wireless band. Mode: Select wireless mode used here. Options to choose from are Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client.
  • Page 24 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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.

  • Page 25: Wds With Ap Mode (5Ghz)

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual WDS with AP Mode (5GHz) Wireless Band: Select the wireless band used here. Options to choose from are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. In this section we’ll explain the 5GHz wireless band. Mode: Select wireless mode used here. Options to choose from are Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client.
  • Page 26 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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 and Auto 20/40/80 MHz allows you to connect to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on your network.

  • Page 27: Wds Mode (2.4Ghz)

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual WDS Mode (2.4GHz) Wireless Band: Select the wireless band used here. Options to choose from are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. In this section we’ll explain the 2.4GHz wireless band. Mode: Select wireless mode used here. Options to choose from are Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client.
  • Page 28 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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.

  • Page 29: Wds Mode (5Ghz)

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual WDS Mode (5GHz) Wireless Band: Select the wireless band used here. Options to choose from are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. In this section we’ll explain the 5GHz wireless band. Mode: Select wireless mode used here. Options to choose from are Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client.
  • Page 30 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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 and Auto 20/40/80 MHz allows you to connect to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on your network.

  • Page 31: Wireless Client Mode (2.4Ghz)

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Wireless Client Mode (2.4GHz) Wireless Band: Select the wireless band used here. Options to choose from are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. In this section we’ll explain the 2.4GHz wireless band. Mode: Select wireless mode used here. Options to choose from are Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client.
  • Page 32 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Authentication: Select the wireless authentication method to use here. In the Wireless Client mode, the following authentication methods are supported: Open System and WPA-Personal. For more information about the wireless security, refer to page Wireless MAC Clone: Select the Enable checkbox to enable the wireless MAC clone option.

  • Page 33: Wireless Client Mode (5Ghz)

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Wireless Client Mode (5GHz) Wireless Band: Select the wireless band used here. Options to choose from are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. In this section we’ll explain the 5GHz wireless band. Mode: Select wireless mode used here. Options to choose from are Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client.
  • Page 34 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Authentication: Select the wireless authentication method to use here. In the Wireless Client mode, the following authentication methods are supported: Open System and WPA-Personal. For more information about the wireless security, refer to page Wireless MAC Clone: Select the Enable checkbox to enable the wireless MAC clone option.

  • Page 35: Lan

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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-2660. 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.

  • Page 36: Ipv6

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual IPv6 This access point is IPv6 ready. An IPv6 address can be manually configured or automatically obtained from a DHCPv6 server. This IPv6 address is only applicable to the LAN side of the local network and is not visible from the Internet.

  • Page 37: Advanced Settings

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Advanced Settings In the Advanced Settings Section the user can configure advanced settings concerning Performance, Wireless Resources, Multiple SSID, VLAN, Intrusion, Schedule, Internal RADIUS Server, ARP Spoofing Prevention, Airtime Fairness, AP Array, Captive Portal, DHCP Server, Filters and Traffic Control. The following...

  • Page 38: Performance (2.4Ghz)

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Performance (2.4GHz) On the Performance Settings page the users can configure more advanced settings concerning the wireless signal and hosting. Wireless Band: Select the wireless band used here. Options to choose from are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. In this section we’ll explain the 2.4GHz wireless band.
  • Page 39 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual WMM (Wi-Fi WMM stands for Wi-Fi Multimedia. Enabling this feature will improve the user experience for audio and video applications over Multimedia): a Wi-Fi network. This feature is enabled by default and can only be disabled when Mixed 802.11g and 802.1b was selected as the Wireless Mode.

  • Page 40: Performance (5Ghz)

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Performance (5GHz) On the Performance Settings page the users can configure more advanced settings concerning the wireless signal and hosting. Wireless Band: Select the wireless band used here. Options to choose from are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. In this section we’ll explain the 5GHz wireless band.
  • Page 41 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual WMM (Wi-Fi WMM stands for Wi-Fi Multimedia. Enabling this feature will improve the user experience for audio and video applications over Multimedia): a Wi-Fi network. This feature is enabled by default and can only be disabled when 802.11a Only was selected as the Wireless Mode.

  • Page 42: Wireless Resource (2.4Ghz)

    APs. If this function is enabled and when the number of users exceeds this value, or the network utilization of this AP exceeds the percentage that has been specified, the DAP-2660 will not allow clients to associate with the AP.
  • Page 43 Network Utilization: Set the maximum utilization of this access point for service. The DAP-2660 will not allow any new clients to associate with the AP if the utilization exceeds the value the user specifies. Select a utilization percentage between 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%, or 0%.

  • Page 44: Wireless Resource (5Ghz)

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Wireless Resource (5GHz) 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 the wireless band used here. Options to choose from are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
  • Page 45 Network Utilization: Set the maximum utilization of this access point for service. The DAP-2660 will not allow any new clients to associate with the AP if the utilization exceeds the value the user specifies. Select a utilization percentage between 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%, or 0%.

  • Page 46: Multi-Ssid (2.4Ghz)

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Multi-SSID (2.4GHz) The device supports up to four multiple Service Set Identifiers. You can set the Primary SSID in the Basic > Wireless section. 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.
  • Page 47 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Priority: Select the priority level of the SSID selected. WMM (Wi-Fi WMM stands for Wi-Fi Multimedia. Enabling this feature will improve the user experience for audio and video applications Multimedia): over a Wi-Fi network. Captive Portal:...

  • Page 48: Multi-Ssid (5Ghz)

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Multi-SSID (5GHz) The device supports up to four multiple Service Set Identifiers. You can set the Primary SSID in the Basic > Wireless section. 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.
  • Page 49 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Priority: Select the priority level of the SSID selected. WMM (Wi-Fi WMM stands for Wi-Fi Multimedia. Enabling this feature will improve the user experience for audio and video applications Multimedia): over a Wi-Fi network. Captive Portal:...

  • Page 50: Vlan

    The DAP-2660 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-2660 without a VLAN tag will have a VLAN tag inserted with a PVID.

  • Page 51: Port List

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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.

  • Page 52: Add/Edit Vlan

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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: Select to Enable or Disable the VLAN status here.

  • Page 53: Pvid Settings

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual PVID Settings 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.

  • Page 54: Intrusion

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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. Wireless Band: Select the wireless band used here. Options to choose from are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

  • Page 55: Schedule

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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: Select to Enable or Disable the wireless schedule feature here.

  • Page 56: Internal Radius Server

    Internal RADIUS Server The DAP-2660 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.

  • Page 57: Arp Spoofing Prevention

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual ARP Spoofing Prevention The ARP Spoofing Prevention feature allows users to add IP/MAC address mapping to prevent ARP spoofing attacks. ARP Spoofing Select to Enable or Disable the ARP spoofing Prevention: prevention feature here. Gateway IP Address: Enter the gateway IP address here.

  • Page 58: Airtime Fairness

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Airtime Fairness The Airtime Fairness window allows the user to manage the bandwidth of the device and arrange the bandwidth for various wireless clients. When the Airtime Fairness rule is finished, click the Add button. To discard the Airtime Fairness Rule settings, click the Clear button. Click the Save button to let your changes take effect.

  • Page 59: Ap Array

    This table displays the current AP array status for the following parameters: Array Name, Master IP, MAC, Master, Backup Master, Slave, and Total. Current Array This table displays all the current array members. Members: The DAP-2660 AP array feature supports up to eight AP array members.

  • Page 60: Configuration Settings

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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.
  • Page 61 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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 Selection: Select this option to use auto channel selection. Channel Width: Select this option to use the same channel width.
  • Page 62 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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.
  • Page 63 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual ARP Spoofing Select this option to use the same ARP spoofing prevention settings. Prevention: Airtime Fairness: Select this option to use the same airtime fairness settings. Captive Portal: Select this option to use the same captive portal settings.

  • Page 64: Auto-Rf

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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.

  • Page 65: Load Balance

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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 Balance: Select to Enable or Disable the load balance feature here.

  • Page 66: Captive Portal

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Captive Portal Authentication Settings - Ticket 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.

  • Page 67: Authentication Settings - User/Password

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Authentication Settings - User/Password Encryption Type: Select the captive portal encryption type here. Options to choose from are Ticket, User/ Password, Remote Radius, LDAP and POP3. In this section we’ll discuss the User/Password option. Restricted Subnets: Enter the restricted subnets here.

  • Page 68: Authentication Settings - Remote Radius

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Authentication Settings - Remote RADIUS Encryption Type: Select the captive portal encryption type here. Options to choose from are Ticket, User/ Password, Remote Radius, LDAP and POP3. In this section we’ll discuss the Remote Radius option.

  • Page 69: Authentication Settings - Ldap

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Authentication Settings - LDAP Encryption Type: Select the captive portal encryption type here. Options to choose from are Ticket, User/ 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.

  • Page 70: Authentication Settings - Pop3

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Authentication Settings - POP3 Encryption Type: Select the captive portal encryption type here. Options to choose from are Ticket, User/ Password, Remote Radius, LDAP and POP3. In this section we’ll discuss the Ticket option. Server: Enter the POP3 server’s IP address or domain name here.

  • Page 71: Login Page Upload

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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.

  • Page 72: Web Redirection

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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.

  • Page 73: Dhcp Server

    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-2660 is capable of acting as a DHCP server.

  • Page 74: Static Pool Setting

    This protocol simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DAP-2660 to function as a DHCP server. Hostname: Enter the hostname of the client here.

  • Page 75: Current Ip Mapping List

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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.

  • Page 76: Filters

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Filters Wireless MAC ACL This page allows the user to configure Wireless MAC ACL settings for access control. Click the Save button to accept the changes made. Wireless Band: Select the wireless band used here. Options to choose from are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

  • Page 77: Wlan Partition

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual WLAN Partition In this window, users can view and configure the WLAN partition settings. After the configuration, click the Save button to accept the changes made. Wireless Band: Select the wireless band used here. Options to choose from are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

  • Page 78: Traffic Control

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Traffic Control Uplink/Downlink Settings The uplink/downlink settings allows users to customize the uplink and downlink interfaces including specifying uplink/downlink 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 accept the changes made.

  • Page 79: Qos

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) enhances the experience of using a network by prioritizing the traffic of different applications. The DAP-2660 supports four priority levels. Once the desired QoS settings are finished, click the Save button to accept the changes made.
  • Page 80 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual User Defined Priority: Select the user-defined traffic priority here and enter the limit percentage value in the space provided. For user-defined priority entries, the traffic port range must also be specified to clarify which type of traffic will be prioritized.

  • Page 81: Traffic Manager

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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 accept the changes made.

  • Page 82: Status

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Status In the Status Section the user can monitor and view configuration settings of the access point. Here the user can also view statistics about client information, WDS information and more. The following pages will explain settings found in the Status section in more detail.

  • Page 83: Device Information

    This page displays the current information like firmware version, Ethernet and wireless parameters, as well as the information regarding CPU and memory utilization. Device Information: This read-only window displays the configuration settings of the DAP-2660, including the firmware version and the device’s MAC address.

  • Page 84: Client Information

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Client Information This page displays the associated clients SSID, MAC, band, authentication method, signal strength, and power saving mode for the DAP-2660 network. Client Information: This window displays the wireless client information for clients currently connected to the DAP-2660.

  • Page 85: Wds Information Page

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual WDS Information Page This page displays the access points SSID, MAC, band, authentication method, signal strength, and status for the DAP-2660’s Wireless Distribution System network. WDS Information: This window displays the Wireless Distribution System information for clients currently connected to the DAP-2660.

  • Page 86: Channel Analyze

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Channel Analyze Wireless Band: Select either 2.4Ghz or 5GHz. Detect: Click the Detect button to scan. AP List: This will list the transmitting channels and quality.

  • Page 87: Stats Page

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Stats Page Ethernet Traffic Statistics Displays wired interface network traffic information. Ethernet Traffic This page displays transmitted and received count Statistics: statistics for packets and bytes.

  • Page 88: Wlan Traffic Statistics

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual WLAN Traffic Statistics Displays throughput, transmitted frame, received frame, and WEP frame error information for the AP network. WLAN Traffic Statistics: This page displays wireless network statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received frames, and frame errors.

  • Page 89: Log

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual View Log The AP’s embedded memory holds logs here. 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.

  • Page 90: Log Settings

    Log Server/IP Address: Enter the IP address of the server you would like to send the DAP-2660 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.

  • Page 91: Maintenance Section

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Maintenance Section In the Status Section the user can monitor and view configuration settings of the access point. Here the user can also view statistics about client information, WDS information and more. The following pages will explain settings found in the maintenance section in more detail.

  • Page 92: Administration

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Administration Limit Administrator Check one or more of the five main categories to display the various hidden administrator parameters and settings displayed on the next five pages. Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings.

  • Page 93: System Name Settings

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual System Name Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. System Name: The name of the device. The default name is D-Link DAP-2660. Location: The physical location of the device, e.g. 72nd Floor, D-Link HQ.

  • Page 94: Snmp Settings

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual SNMP Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Status: Check the box to enable the SNMP functions. This is enabled by default. Public Community Enter the public SNMP community string.

  • Page 95: Firmware And Ssl Upload

    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. Firmware and SSL You can upload files to the access point.

  • Page 96: Configuration File Upload

    Click “Download” to save the current Configuration File: configuration file to your local disk. Note that if you save one configuration file with the administrator’s password now, after resetting your DAP-2660 and then updating to this saved configuration file, the password will be gone.

  • Page 97: Time And Date Settings

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Time and Date Settings 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.

  • Page 98: Configuration And System

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Configuration and System These options are the remaining option to choose from in the top menu. Configuration allows the user to save and activate or discard the configurations done. System allows the user to restart the unit, perform a factory reset or clear the language pack settings. Logout allows the user to safely log out from the access point’s web configuration.

  • Page 99: System Settings

    On this page the user can restart the unit, perform a factory reset of the access point or clear the added language pack. Restart the Device: Click Restart to restart the DAP-2660. Restore to Factory Click Restore to restore the DAP-2660 back to Default Settings: factory default settings. Clear Language Pack: Click to clear the current Language pack running.

  • Page 100: Help

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Help The help page is useful to view a brief description of a function available on the access point in case the manual is not present. Help: Scroll down the Help page for topics and explanations.

  • Page 101: Knowledge Base

    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.

  • Page 102: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link 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.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link access point in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web management.

  • Page 104: How To Check Your Ip Address

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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.

  • Page 105: How To Statically Assign An Ip Address

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual 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 >...

  • Page 106: Technical Specifications

    D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual Technical Specifications Standards LEDs • IEEE 802.11ac (draft) • Power • IEEE 802.11n • LAN1 (PoE) • IEEE 802.11g • LAN2 • IEEE 802.11a • 2.4 GHz • IEEE 802.3 • 5 GHz • IEEE 802.3u Temperature •...
  • Page 107 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.
  • Page 108 D-Link DAP-2660 User Manual (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &...

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