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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Static Pool Setting ........48 Open System/Shared Key Authentication ... 24 Current IP Mapping List ....... 50 WPA/WPA2-Personal Authentication ... 25 Filters ............... 51 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Authentication ..26 Wireless MAC ACL ........51 802.1x Authentication ........27 D-Link DAP-2310 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 D-Link DAP-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    • CD-ROM with User Manual • Install Guide Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-2310 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements • Computers with Windows...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DAP-2310 802.11n AP increases productivity by allowing you to work faster and more efficiently. With the DAP- 2310, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are now able to move across the network quickly.
  • Page 6 *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Features

    Compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps in the 2.4GHz frequency range. • Better security with WPA - The DAP-2310 can securely connect wireless clients on the network using WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) to provide a much higher level of security for your data and communications than its previous versions.

  • Page 8: Wireless Basics

    Section 2 - 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-2310 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

    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. D-Link DAP-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Hardware Overview

    Note: After resetting the unit, you will still be able to access the LAN LED data on your hard drives. This light will be flickering green when there is active LAN traffic. LAN Port An Ethernet port that connects the unit to a network. D-Link DAP-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Five Operational Modes

    WDS with AP functioning as a wireless AP Wirelessly connect multiple networks AP acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet- Wireless Client enabled device AP acts as repeater to extend to wireless coverage. AP Repeater D-Link DAP-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 13: 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Configuration

    Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-2310, make sure to enter the correct IP address. Enter the user name (admin) and your password. Leave the password field blank by default and click Login.

  • Page 15: Save And Activate Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration After successfully logging into the DAP-2310, the following screen will appear: Save and Activate Settings When making changes on most of the configuration screens in this section, use the button at the bottom of each screen to save (not activate) your configuration changes.

  • Page 16: 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-2310 User Manual...
  • Page 17 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 802.1x to secure your network using 802.1x authentication. D-Link DAP-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Wds With Ap Mode

    Section 3 - Configuration WDS with AP mode In WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2310 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: Select 2.4GHz from the drop-down menu. Mode: WDS with AP mode is selected from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 19 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Wds Mode

    Section 3 - Configuration WDS mode In WDS mode, the DAP-2310 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. Wireless Band: Select 2.4GHz from the drop-down menu. Mode: WDS is selected from the drop-down menu. Network Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name...
  • Page 21 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Wireless Client Mode

    Wireless Client mode. Channel: The channel used will be displayed, and matches the AP that the DAP-2310 is connected to when set to Wireless Client mode. Channel Width: Use the drop-down menu to choose 20 MHz or Auto 20/40 MHz.

  • Page 23: Ap Repeater Mode

    AP Repeater mode. Channel: The channel used will be displayed, and matches the AP that the DAP-2310 is connected to when set to AP Repeater mode. Channel Width: Use the pull-down menu to choose 20 MHz or Auto 20/40 MHz.

  • Page 24: Open System/Shared Key Authentication

    Key Index drop-down menu. **Hexadecimal (HEX) digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. *ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code that represents English letters using numbers ranging from 0-127. D-Link DAP-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 25: 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Wpa/Wpa2-Enterprise Authentication

    A lower interval may reduce data transfer rates. Network Enable or disable Microsoft Network Access Access Protection. Protection: RADIUS Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Server: RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Enter the RADIUS secret. Secret: D-Link DAP-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Authentication

    (300 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Lan

    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-2310. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed.

  • Page 29: Ipv6

    DAP-2360. When Auto is selected, the other fields here will be grayed out. Enter the LAN IPv6 address used here. Address: Prefix: Enter the LAN subnet prefix length value used here. Default Enter the LAN default gateway IPv6 address used Gateway: here. D-Link DAP-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Advanced Settings

    *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g 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-2310 User Manual...
  • Page 31 The exact number is entered in the User Limit field below. This feature allows the user to share the wireless network traffic and the client using multiple APs. If this function is enabled, when the number of users exceeds this value, the DAP-2310 will not allow clients to associate with the AP. User Limit (0-64): Set the maximum amount of users that are allowed access (0-64 users).

  • Page 32: Multi-Ssid

    Open System parameters, please go to page 25. For a detailed description of the WPA-Personal parameters, please go to page 26. For a detailed description of the WPA-Enterprise parameters, please go to page 27. For a detailed description of the O802.1x parameters, please go to page 28. D-Link DAP-2310 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Vlan

    VLAN List The DAP-2310 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-2310 without a VLAN tag will have a VLAN tag inserted with a PVID.

  • 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-2310 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-2310 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-2310 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-2310 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. Click the Save button to save your created rules. Save: D-Link DAP-2310 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-2310 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-2310 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-2310 AP array feature supports up to eight AP array members. D-Link DAP-2310 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Multiple Ssid & Vlan

    Select this option to enable SNMP Settings. System Name Settings: Select this option to use a System Name. Select this option to use Login Settings. Login Settings: Console Settings: Select this option to enable Console Settings. D-Link DAP-2310 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 46: 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-2310 is capable of acting as a DHCP server. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
  • 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Static Pool Setting

    IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DAP-2310 to function as a DHCP server. Assigned IP: Use the Static Pool Settings to assign the same IP address to a device every time you start up.
  • 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-2310 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-2310 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 File: on your computer. D-Link DAP-2310 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Information Device This read-only window displays the configuration Information: settings of the DAP-2310, including the firmware version and the device's MAC address. D-Link DAP-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Client Information

    This window displays the wireless client information for clients currently connected to the DAP-2310. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DAP-2310. SSID: Displays the SSID of the client. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the client.

  • Page 55: Wds Information

    T h i s w i n d o w d i s p l a y s t h e W i r e l e s s Information: Distribution System information for clients currently connected to the DAP-2310. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DAP-2310.

  • 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-2310 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-2310 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Log Settings

    Log Settings Log Server/IP Enter the IP address of the server you would Address: like to send the DAP-2310 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 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-2310 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-2310 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-2310. The physical location of the device, e.g. 72nd Location: Floor, D-Link HQ. D-Link DAP-2310 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-2310 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-2310 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-2310 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

    Upload File: Click the Browse button to locate a previously saved configuration file on your local computer. After selecting the file, click Upload to apply the configuration settings to the DAP-2310. Download Click Download to save the current Configuration DAP-2310 configuration to your local computer.

  • Page 68: Time And Date

    You can either manually set the time for your AP here, or you can click the Copy Your Time Manually: 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 69: System

    Section 3 - Configuration System System Settings Restart the Device: Click Restart to restart the DAP-2310. Restore to Factory Click Restore to restore the DAP-2310 back to factory default settings. Default Settings: Click Clear to remove any loaded Clear Language Pack: language packs.

  • Page 70: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help Scroll down the Help page for topics and Help: explanations. D-Link DAP-2310 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-2310 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-2310 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-2310 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Technical Specifications

    * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 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-2310 User Manual...
  • Page 77 • W = 111mm • H = 28mm Weight • 238g **Please note that operating frequency ranges vary depending on the regulations of individual countries and jurisdictions. *** Please note that PoE support depending on specific part number. D-Link DAP-2310 User Manual...

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