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  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description August 24, 2011 • Initial Release Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setup Wizard ................17 Schedules ................39 Wireless Setup Wizard ............18 Status ....................40 Manual Configuration ...............21 Device Info ................40 Wireless Setup ..............21 Logs ..................41 Wireless Setup ..............22 Statistics .................42 2.4GHz ................22 Help ....................43 Wireless Setup ..............23 5GHz ...................23 D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Language Pack ..............59 Check your IP address ...............83 Firmware ................59 Statically Assign an IP address ..........84 Time ..................60 Technical.Specifications...........85 Status ....................61 Device Info ................61 Contacting.Technical.Support.........86 Logs ..................62 Statistics .................63 Warranty................87 Help ....................64 Registration..............93 Wireless.Security..............65 D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Product.overview

    D-Link DAP-1533 Wireless N450 MediaBridge®/Access Point Ethernet Cable Power Adapter CD-ROM with User Manual Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the DAP-1533 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • Google® Chrome 2.0 or higher • Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or higher • Apple Safari® 3.0 or higher Windows®.Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The 5GHz band helps avoid interference by providing a clearer wireless band for HD signals. Think.green D-Link Green™ devices are about providing eco-friendly alternatives without compromising performance. They are designed to help conserve energy, protect our environment from harmful substances, and reduce waste by using recyclable packaging.

  • Page 8: Features

    This easy setup method allows you to form a secured wireless link between the DAP-1533 and another WPS-enabled device. A PC is no longer needed to log into the Web-based interface.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    You may also connect a USB thumb drive/external hard drive for WCN and sharing files. ON/OFF Button Press to power on and off your DAP-1533. Reset Button Pressing the Reset button restores the DAP-1533 to its original factory default settings. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Leds

    LEDs Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. A solid light indicates that the DAP-1533 is in AP mode. This LED will blink during the AP LED WPS connection process. A solid light indicates that the DAP-1533 is in bridge mode. This LED will blink during Bridge LED the WPS connection process.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1533 is very important. Do not place the DAP-1533 in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.

  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

    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.

  • Page 13: Ap/Bridge.mode

    If you already have a wired or wireless router, and want to add an access point to connect your wireless clients to your network, you will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1533 to “AP2.4GHz” (for 2.4GHz) or “AP 5GHz” (for 5GHz).
  • Page 14 Create.a.Full.MediaBand.(5GHz.wireless).Network If you have two DAP-1533 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to connect one Wireless Bridge to your router and move the switch on the back panel to “AP 5GHz”. The second Wireless Bridge will need to be placed next to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to move the switch on the back panel to “Bridge”.

  • Page 15: One Touch Ap Configuration

    One Touch AP Configuration works like WPS but can transfer the wireless settings from an existing access point or wireless router to the DAP-1533 in access point mode. This is best used if you are using the DAP-1533 to replace and existing access point or wireless router. If you want to connect your DAP-1533 to your wireless clients, or using Bridge mode, refer to WPS.

  • Page 16: Configuration.for.ap.mode

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration for AP Mode This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkap or http://192.168.0.50 in the address field.

  • Page 17: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard Click Launch. W ireless.Setup. W izard to quickly configure your access point. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Wireless. Settings (on the left side) and skip to page 21. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Wireless Setup Wizard

    Click Next to continue. Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Skip to page 20 for Manual configuration. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...
  • Page 19 Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Click End to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Enter a network name (SSID) and uncheck Assign. a. network.key.to automatically create a network key. To Manually assign a network key, check Assign. a. network.key and enter a key in the box. Click Next to continue. Click Save to save your network settings. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Manual Configuration

    DAP-1533. If checked, the SSID of the DAP-1533 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DAP-1533 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 22: Wireless Setup

    Click the Scan button to search for all available devices connected to your DAP-1533’s Ethernet ports Channel Scan: Wireless The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DAP-1533 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Channel: D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Wireless Setup

    Click the Scan button to search for all available devices connected to your DAP-1533’s Ethernet ports Channel Scan: Wireless The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DAP-1533 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Channel: D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...
  • Page 24 Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DAP-1533. If checked, the SSID of Visibility Status: the DAP-1533 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DAP-1533 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 25: Lan Setup

    Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the AP. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. Use the drop-down menu to select Dynamic IP Connection (DHCP) to automatically obtain an IP address on Type: the LAN/private network.

  • Page 26: Static Ip

    Static IP Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the AP. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. IPv4 Connection Use the drop-down menu to select Static.IP. Type: Access Point IP Enter the IP address of the access point.

  • Page 27: Lan Setup

    Subnet Prefix Enter the IPv6 subnet prefix length. Length: Default Enter the default gateway IP address. Gateway: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address. Server: D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Lan Setup

    Select to obtain IPv6 DNS Servers automatically. DNS Servers automatically: Use the following Enter a specific DNS server address. IPv6 DNS Servers: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address. Server: Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server IP address. Server: D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Advanced

    This parameter allows you to manually add a MAC Filtering Rule: filtering rule. Click the Add button to add the new MAC filtering rule to the MAC Filtering Rules list at the bottom of this screen. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Advanced Wireless

    Select to enable this feature. Partition: HT20/40 You may choose to Enable or Disable this feature. Coexistence: Enabling this feature allows two “channels,” or paths on which data can travel to be combined to increase performance in some environments. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Qos

    1 for Background, LAN Port 2 for Best Effort, LAN Port 3 for Video, and LAN Port 4 for Voice (Voice is the highest level and Background is the lowest level) at a normal priority. Select from the drop-down options. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    This feature allows you to add devices to your network using a PIN or button Press. Your devices must support Wi-Fi Protected Setup in order to be configured by this method. Enable: Select to Enable this feature and add devices to your network. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 33: User Limit

    The User Limit section allows you to set a maximum number of wireless clients that can connect to the access point. Enable User Check the box to enable. Limit: Enter the maximum number of clients allowed to User Limit connect to the access point. (1-32): D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Verify Password: Enter the same password that you entered in the previous text box in order to confirm its accuracy. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 35: System

    Save button above. Note: Restoring the factory default settings will not reset the Wi-Fi Protected Status to Not Configured. Reboot the Device: Click to reboot the access point. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Language Pack

    You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 37: Time

    To manually input the time, enter the values Date Manually: in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Save. Settings. You can also click the. Copy.Your. Computer’s. Time. Settings button at the bottom of the screen. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 38: System Check

    Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the host name or IP/IPv6 address that you wish to Ping, and click Ping. Ping Result: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Schedules

    Enter a start and end time for your schedule. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1533. It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information. Displays the access point’s time and firmware General: version. Displays the MAC address and the private (local) LAN: IP settings for the access point.

  • Page 41: Logs

    Click to view the next page. Clear: Delete all of the log content. Click the Save button to save the access point log Save Log: file to your computer. Refresh: Click to refresh the information on this page. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Statistics

    TX Bytes: Displays the number of bytes that were sent from the access point. RX Bytes: Displays the number of bytes that were received by the access point. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Configuration.for.bridge.mode

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration for Bridge Mode This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless MediaBridge using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter http://dlinkap or enter 192.168.0.50 in the address field.

  • Page 45: Setup Wizard

    This wizard is designed to assist you in configuring the wireless settings for your bridge. It will guide you through step-by-step instructions on how to setup your wireless network. Click Launch.Wireless.Setup.Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard setup. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Protected Setup. If you want to set up your network manually, skip to page Click Next to continue. Press down the WPS Button on the wireless device you are adding to your network to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...
  • Page 47 Please wait while your device scans for an available Network. If you clicked on Site Survey, the following screen will be displayed. Select your wireless router or access point from the list and click Connect to complete the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...
  • Page 48 Security Mode which applies. Click Next to continue. If you choose.WEP, enter the wireless security password and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. Click Finish to connect to the wireless device. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...
  • Page 49 Section 3 - Configuration Select Auto (WPA or WPA2) and click Next to continue. Enter the WPA/WPA2 Personal Passphrase and click Next to establish wireless connection. Click Finish to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Wireless Setup

    Mode: Wireless The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to Channel: allow the DAP-1533 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Select the Channel Width: Channel Auto 20/40 - Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices.

  • Page 51: Wireless Setup

    Choose the wireless mode you would like to use. Mode: Wireless The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to Channel: allow the DAP-1533 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference. Channel Select the Channel Width: Width: Auto 20/40 - A feature that enables Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n products that operate with 40 MHz channels in the 2.4 GHz frequency band to...
  • Page 52 This feature allows you to clone the wireless MAC address to connect the device. Clone: Enable: Select to enable Wireless Mac Clone. Enter the desired MAC address connected to your bridge to enable the clone function. Address: D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Lan Settings

    Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to Device Name: continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. Use the drop-down menu to select Static. IP if...

  • Page 54: Dynamic

    Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic LAN Connection Select DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address Type: on the LAN/private network. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Advanced

    This section allows uses to change the LAN Settings. We do not recommend changing these settings from the factory default. HT20/40 You may choose to Enable or Disable this Coexistence: feature. Enabling this feature allows two “channels, ” or paths on which data can travel to be combined to increase performance in some environments. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Qos

    Background, LAN Port 2 for Best Effort, LAN Port 3 for Video, and LAN Port 4 for Voice (Voice is the highest level and Background is the lowest level) at a normal priority. Select from the drop-down options. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Verify Password: Enter the same password that you entered in the previous textbox in order to confirm its accuracy. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 58: System

    Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current access point configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot The Click to reboot the bridge. Device: D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Language Pack

    You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse.to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.

  • Page 60: Time

    Automatic Time Click the check box to enable the device to Configuration: automatically synchronize with a D-Link NTP Server. NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers. This will only connect to a server on the Internet, not a local server.

  • Page 61: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1533. It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information. General: Displays the access point’s time and firmware version. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the access point.

  • Page 62: Logs

    Click to view the next page. Clear: Delete all of the log content. Save Log: Click the Save button to save the access point log file to your computer. Refresh: Click to refresh the information on this page. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Statistics

    TX Bytes: Displays the number of bytes that were sent from the access point. RX Bytes: Displays the number of bytes that were received by the access point. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Wireless.security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DAP-1533 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 66: Configure Wpa/Wpa2

    6. Click Save.Settings at the top of the window to save your settings. If you are configuring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Connect.to.a.wireless.network

    1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...
  • Page 68 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...
  • Page 69 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Using Windows Vista

    From the Start menu, go to Control Panel, and then click on Network.and.Sharing.Center. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) under Select a network to connect to and then click the.Connect.button. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...
  • Page 71 The utility will display the following window to indicate a connection is being made. The final window indicates the establishment of a successful connection. The next two pages display the windows used to connect to either a WEP or a WPA-PSK wireless network. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Configure Security

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key being used. Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button. Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the.Connect.button. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Using Windows® Xp

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal, but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking. Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Configure Security

    1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select.View.Available.Wireless. Networks.. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click.Connect. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...
  • Page 75 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 76: 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 or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
  • Page 77 • 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 78: Wireless.basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 79: What Is Wireless

    D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How.does.wireless.work?.
  • Page 80 Who.uses.wireless?. Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...

  • Page 81: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 82: Wireless Modes

    An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless bridge. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless bridge or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Networking.basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link 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 84: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control.Panel > Network.Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My.Network.Places > Properties. Step.2 Right-click on the Local.Area.Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step.3 Highlight Internet.Protocol.(TCP/IP) and click Properties.

  • Page 85: Technical.specifications

    Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. Range varies depending on country’s regulation. The DAP-1533 doesn’t include 5.25-5.35GHz & 5.47~5.725GHz. D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88 D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s...
  • Page 89 • USA residents send to 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.
  • Page 90 Appendix E - Warranty While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any company, we recommend that you use only an Authorized D-Link Service Office. Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty.
  • Page 91 No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto.
  • Page 92 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 93: Registration

    Appendix F - Registration Registration Register your product online at registration.dlink.com Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 August 24, 2011 D-Link DAP-1533 User Manual...

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