D-Link DAP-2553 - Wireless N Dual Band Gigabit Access Point User Manual
D-Link DAP-2553 - Wireless N Dual Band Gigabit Access Point User Manual

D-Link DAP-2553 - Wireless N Dual Band Gigabit Access Point User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Client mode ........24 Current IP Mapping List ....... 50 Open System/Shared Key Authentication ... 25 Filters ............... 51 WPA/WPA2-Personal Authentication .... 26 Wireless MAC ACL ........51 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Authentication ..27 WLAN Partition ..........52 D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Login Settings ..........63 Console Settings .......... 64 SNMP Settings ..........65 Firmware and SSL Certification Upload ....66 Configuration File Upload ........67 Time and Date ............68 System ............. 69 System Settings ........... 69 Help ............... 70 D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DAP-2553 AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with User Manual • Install Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-2553 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The encryption method used is referred to as the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which offers per-packet dynamic hashing. It also includes an integrity checking feature which ensures that the packets were not tampered with during wireless transmission. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 6 *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead can lower actual data throughout rate. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Features

    Superior wireless AP manager software is bundled with the DAP-2553 for network configuration and firmware upgrade. Systems administrators can also set up the DAP-2553 easily with the Web-based configuration. A D-Link D-View 6.0 module will be downloadable for network administration and real-time network traffic monitoring with D-Link D-View 6.0 software.
  • Page 8: Wireless Basics

    Section  - Installation Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide high-speed wireless connectivity that is easy to use within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products provides you with access to the data you want, whenever and wherever you want it.
  • Page 9: Standards-Based Technology

    OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DAP-2553 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest possible speed and range. IEEE 802.11n offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA.
  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Section  - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier N wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
  • Page 11: Hardware Overview

    An Ethernet port that connects the unit to a network. This port LAN LED can also be used to supply power to this unit using Power over This light will be flickering green when there is active LAN traffic. Ethernet. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    Connect Ethernet Cable (supplied) into the Ethernet Port at the of the Access Point. (See images) back of the Access Point. (See images). Then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the PC or the network. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Connect Power Over Ethernet (Poe)

    Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your access point) to the LAN port on the DAP-2553 and the other end of the Ethernet cable to either your computer or to your PoE switch. The AP can be powered on by a PoE switch or by the power adapter shipped with the AP. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 14: Four Operational Modes

    Access Point (AP) Create a wireless LAN Wirelessly connect multiple networks while still functioning WDS with AP as a wireless AP Wirelessly connect multiple networks AP acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled Wireless Client device D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    4. If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install a wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. 5. Install the drivers for your wireless CardBus adapter into a laptop computer. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 16: Configuration

    IP address. Enter the user name (admin) and your password. Leave the password field blank by default, and click Login. Note: If you have changed the password, make sure to enter the correct password. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 17: Save And Activate Settings

    (not activate) your configuration changes. You may change settings to multiple pages before activating. Once you are finished, click the Configuration button located at the top of the page and then click Save and Activate. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 18: Basic Settings

    All devices on the network must share the same channel. To change the channel, first toggle the Auto Channel Selection setting to Disable, and then use the drop-down menu to make the desired selection. Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required. Select WPA-Enterprise to secure your network with the inclusion of a RADIUS server. Select 802.11x to secure your network using 802.11x authentication. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 20: Wds With Ap Mode

    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. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. If multi-SSID is enabled, this option is not available. Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 22: Wds Mode

    Use the drop-down menu to choose 20 MHz or Auto 20/40 MHz. Remote AP MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your Address: network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Select Shared Key to limit communication to only those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Wireless Client Mode

    MAC address of the access point to the MAC address of a client. MAC Source: Select the MAC source from the drop-down menu. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address that you would like to assign to the access point. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 25: Open System/Shared Key Authentication

    Key Index drop-down menu. **Hexadecimal (HEX) digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. is a code that represents English letters using numbers ranging *ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) from 0-127. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 26: Wpa/Wpa2-Personal Authentication

    Key Change: the access point automatically change your PassPhrase. Enter the Activate From time and the time in hours to change the key. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 27: Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise Authentication

    Network Access Enable or disable Microsoft Network Access Protection: Protection. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 28: Authentication

    (1800 is the recommended value). A lower interval may reduce data transfer rates. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 29: Lan

    Default Enter the IP address of the gateway in your network. Gateway: If there is a gateway in your network, please enter an IP address within the range of your network. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 30: Advanced Settings

    *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead can lower actual data throughout rate. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 31 Set the maximum amount of users that are allowed access (0-64 users). To use this feature, the Connection Limit above must be enabled. For most users, a limit of 10 is recommended. The default setting is 20. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 32: Multi-Ssid

    Open System parameters, please go to page 23. For a detailed description of the WPA-Personal parameters, please go to page 24. For a detailed description of the WPA-Enterprise parameters, please go to page 25. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 33 RADIUS Server: When you select WPA-Enterprise, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. In addition, you must configure RADIUS Port and RADIUS Secret. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 34: Vlan

    The VLAN List tab displays the current VLANs. VLAN Status: Use the radio button to toggle between Enable or Disable. Next, go to the Add/Edit VLAN tab to add or modify an item on the VLAN List tab. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 35: Port List

    The name of the port is displayed in this column. Tag VID: The Tagged VID is displayed in this column. Untag VID: The Untagged VID is displayed in this column. PVID: The Port VLAN Identifier is displayed in this column. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 36: Add/Edit Vlan

    VLAN Status: Use the radio button to toggle to Enable. Provide a number between 1 and 4094 for VLAN ID: the Internal VLAN. VLAN Name: Enter the VLAN to add or modify. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 37: Pvid Setting

    PVID settings. Click the Save button to let your changes take effect. VLAN Status: Use the radio button to toggle between Enable and Disable. PVID Auto Assign Use the radio button to toggle PVID auto Status: assign status to Enable. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 38: 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. The choices include All, Valid, Neighbor, AP List: Rogue, and New. Detect: Click this button to initiate a scan of the network. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 39: Schedule

    Enter the end time for your rule. Add: Click to add the rule to the list. Schedule Rule This section will display the list of created List: schedules. Save: Click the Save button to save your created rules. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 40: Qos

    This acts to de-prioritize streams that exhibit bulk transfer characteristics, such as file transfers, while leaving interactive traffic, such as gaming or VoIP, running at a normal priority. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 41 The rule applies to a flow of messages for which the other computer’s IP address falls within the range set here. Host 2 Port The rule applies to a flow of messages for which host 2’s port number is within the range set here when the Protocol is set Range: to TCP, UDP, or Both. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 42: Ap Array

    Array Name, Master IP, MAC, Master, Backup Master, Slave, and Total. Current Array This table displays all the current array members. The Members: DAP-2553 AP array feature supports up to eight AP array members. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 43: Wireless Basic Settings

    IGMP Snooping: Select this option to enable IGMP Snooping. Link Integrity: Select this option to use Link Integrity. Connection Limit: Select this option to use a Connection Limit. Wireless ACL: Select this option to use Wireless ACL. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 44: Multiple Ssid & Vlan

    Login Settings: Select this option to use Login Settings. Console Settings: Select this option to enable Console Settings. SNMP Settings: Select this option to enable SNMP Settings. Ping Control Settings: Select this option to enable Ping Control. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 45: Arp Spoofing Prevention

    The ARP Spoofing Prevention feature allows users to add IP/MAC address mapping to prevent ARP spoofing attack. ARP Spoofing Prevention: This check box allows you to enable the ARP spoofing prevention function. Gateway IP Address: Enter a gateway IP address. Gateway MAC Address: Enter a gateway MAC address. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 46: Dhcp Server

    Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network. WINS: Specify the Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) server address for the wireless network. WINS is a system that determines the IP address of a network computer that has a dynamically assigned IP address. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Enter the domain name of the network, if applicable. (An example of a domain name is: www.dlink.com.) Lease Time The lease time is the period of time before the DHCP server will assign new IP addresses. (60-31536000 sec): D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 48: Static Pool Setting

    You can edit or delete the device in this list. Assigned MAC Enter the MAC address of the device Address: requesting association here. Subnet Mask: Define the submask of the IP address specified in the “IP Assigned From” field. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 49 IP address of a network computer with a dynamically assigned IP address, if applicable. DNS: Enter the Domain Name System (DNS) server address for the wireless network. The DNS server translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Domain Name: Specify the domain name for the network. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 50: Current Ip Mapping List

    IP address from the DHCP dynamic pool. Binding MAC The MAC address of a device on the network that is within the DHCP static IP address pool. Address: Assigned IP The current corresponding DHCP-assigned static IP address of the device. Address: D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 51: Filters

    Once created, click the Browse button and locate your file. Select it and then click Upload. Download ACL Click Download to export the ACL to a file on File: your computer. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 52: Wlan Partition

    Wireless devices can still send data to the Ethernet. Internal Station The default value is Enable, which allows Connection: stations to inter-communicate by connecting to a target AP. When disabled, wireless stations cannot exchange data through the D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 53: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Information Device This read-only window displays the configuration Information: settings of the DAP-2553, including the firmware version and the device's MAC address. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 54: Client Information

    Band: Displays the wireless band that the client is connected to. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication being used. Signal: Displays the client's signal strength. Power Saving Displays the status of the power saving Mode: feature. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 55: Wds Information

    Displays the SSID of the client. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client. Authentication: Displays the type of authentication being used. Signal: Displays the client's signal strength. Status: Displays the status of the power saving feature. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 56: Stats

    Section 3 - Configuration Stats Ethernet Ethernet Traffic This page displays transmitted and received Statistics: count statistics for packets and bytes. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 57: Wlan Traffic

    Section 3 - Configuration WLAN Traffic WLAN Traffic This page displays wireless network statistics Statistics: for data throughput, transmitted and received frames, and frame errors. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 58: Log

    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. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 59: Log Settings

    Enter your email username. Password: Enter your email password. Confirm Password: Enter your email password again. Schedule: Select when to send the log to your email (in hours). You will receive an email when the log is full too. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 60: Maintenance

    Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance Administration Settings Check one or more of the five main categories to display the various hidden administrator parameters and settings displayed on the next five pages. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 61: Limit Administrator

    Limit Check to enable the Limit Administrator IP Administrator IP: address. IP Range: Enter the IP address range that the administrator will be allowed to log in from and then click the Add button. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 62: 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-2553. The physical location of the device, e.g. 72nd Location: Floor, D-Link HQ. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 63: Login Settings

    When changing your password, enter the new password here. The password is case-sensitive. “A” is a different character than “a.” The length should be between 0 and 12 characters. Confirm Enter the new password a second time for Password: confirmation purposes. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 64: Console Settings

    Status is enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the console. Console Select the type of protocol you would like to Protocol: use, Telnet or SSH. Timeout: Set to 1 Min, 3 Mins, 5 Mins, 10 Mins, 15 Mins or Never. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 65: Snmp Settings

    Public Community String: Enter the public SNMP community string. Private Community String: Enter the private SNMP community string. Trap Status: Check the box to enable Trap Status. Trap Server IP: Enter the Trap Server IP address. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 66: Firmware And Ssl Certification 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.
  • Page 67: Configuration File Upload

    DAP-2553 configuration to your local computer. File: Note that if you save one configuration with the administrator’s password now, after resetting your DAP-2553, and then updating to this saved configuration file, the password will be gone. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 68: Time And Date

    You can either manually set the time for your Time Manually: AP here, or you can click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button to copy the time from the computer you are using (Make sure that the computer’s time is set correctly). D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 69: System

    Restart the Device: Click Restart to restart the DAP-2553. Restore to Factory Click Restore to restore the DAP-2553 Default Settings: back to factory default settings. Click Clear to remove any loaded Clear Language Pack: language packs. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 70: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help Help: Scroll down the Help page for topics and explanations. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link access point (192.168.0.50 for example), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
  • Page 72 • 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 73: Networking Basics

    DHCP request on newly installed adapters. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 74: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Example: If the router’s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 75 Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 76: Technical Specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 77 • H = 32 mm **Please note that operating frequency ranges vary depending on the regulations of individual countries and jurisdictions. The DAP-2553 isn’t supported in the 5.25~5.35 GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725 GHz frequency ranges in some regions. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 78: Contacting Technical Support

    • 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). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
  • Page 79: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 80 Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
  • Page 81 • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.
  • Page 82: Limitation Of Liability

    RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 83: Fcc Statement

    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. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 84 This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 5dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...
  • Page 85: Registration

    Appendix E - Warranty Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.3 January 20, 2010 D-Link DAP-553 User Manual...

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