Manual Configuration ...............4 DHCP ..................54 Wireless Settings ..............4 Advanced ..................55 Network Settings ..............6 Advanced Wireless .............55 DHCP ..................6 Tools ....................56 Static IP ................7 Admin ..................56 Advanced ..................8 Time ..................57 MAC Address Filter .............8 Advanced Wireless .............9 D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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Using Windows XP ..............70 ® Connect to a Wireless Network .............71 Using Windows Vista ..............71 ® Configure WEP ................75 Configure WPA-PSK ..............77 Troubleshooting .................79 Wireless Basics ..................83 What is Wireless? .................84 Tips ....................86 Wireless Modes ................87 D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DAP-15 Xtreme N Duo Wireless Bridge • Power Adapter (Use with the power supply provided by the manufacturer) • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • Rubber Feet • CD-ROM with User Manual Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rather than the one included with the DAP-15 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Xtreme N™ Duo Wireless Bridge (DAP-15) is a draft 80.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 650% faster than an 80.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DAP-15 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Configure your access point to your specific settings within minutes. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Three-way switch used to select AP, to its original factory default settings. Auto, or Bridge mode. LAN Ports (1-4) Power Receptor Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, Receptor for the supplied power switches, game consoles, setup boxes and hubs. adapter. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Ethernet-enabled device on ports 1-4. This LED to the power supply. blinks during data transmission. WPS LED A solid light indicates a successful WPS connection. A blinking light indicates the device is trying to establish a connection. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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.
If you want to wirelessly connect multiple Ethernet enabled devices such as game consoles, media players, or network attached storage devices you will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-15 to “Bridge”. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Wireless Bridge to your router and move the switch on the back panel to “AP”. 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”. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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 the friendly address for AP mode (dlinkap).
To set up your wireless network, click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to page . If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Wireless Network Setup and skip to page 4. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. If you want to change the admin account password, enter a new password and click Next.
Section 3 - Configuration Select Auto as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Skip to page 17 for Manual configuration. Click Next to continue. Click Save to save your network settings. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration The following screen opens to indicate that you have successfully saved your new settings. Select Manual as the configuration method to set up your network manually. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
To Manually assign a network key, skip to page 19. Click Next to continue. If you choose WPA-PSK encryption, the following screen will show you your Network Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
If you choose WEP encryption, the following screen will show you your Network Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard. Choose Manually assign a network key to create you own key. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
63 characters long or enter exactly 64 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue. If you select WPA encryption, the following screen will show you your network key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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13 characters long or exactly 10 or 6 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue. If you select WEP encryption, the following screen will show you your network key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Select PIN to use your PIN number from your wireless device to connect to your network. For PBC configuration, skip to page 3. Click Connect to continue. Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you wireless network to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration to connect to your network. Click Connect to continue. Press down the Push Button on the wireless device you are adding to your network to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Mixed 80.11g and 80.11b - Select if you are using a mix of 80.11g and 11b wireless clients. Mixed 80.11n and 80.11g - Select if you are using a mix of 80.11n and 11g wireless clients. If you choose 5GHz band, then select either 80.11a Only, 80.11n Only, or Mixed 80.11n and 80.11a. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Reset PIN to Restore the default PIN of the access point. Default: Reset to Resets Wi-Fi Protected Status to Not Configured. Vista WPS icon will only be displayed when the Wi-Fi Protected Status is Unconfigured: Not Configured. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
IP address on the LAN/ private network. 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. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Default Gateway: Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP. 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. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
This parameter allows you to manually add a MAC Add MAC filtering rule. Click the Add button to add the new Filtering Rule: MAC filtering rule to the MAC Filtering Rules list at the bottom of this screen. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it is less reliable and may create higher data loss. This enables IGMP snooping for the wireless connection. We recommend enabling this if you often use multicast services such as IGMP Snooping: video conferencing and streaming audio/video. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
WLAN. Internal Station Use the drop-down menu to either Allow or Deny Connection: internal station connection. Ethernet to Use the drop-down menu to either Allow or Deny WLAN Access: Ethernet to Wireless LAN access. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Enable this option if you want to allow QoS to prioritize Enable QoS: your traffic. Name: Create a name for the rule that is meaningful to you. Priority: The priority of the message flow is entered here. The four priorities are defined as: D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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The rule applies to a flow of messages for which host ’s port number is within the range set here. QoS Rules: This section is where you define QoS Rules. Enable or disable defined rules with the check boxes at the left. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Password: Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Enter the same password that you entered in the Verify Password: previous textbox in order to confirm its accuracy. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
To manually input the time, enter the values 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-15 User Manual...
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-15 User Manual...
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.
Displays the access point’s time and firmware version. Displays the MAC address and the private (local) LAN: IP settings for the access point. Wireless LAN: Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Signal quality can be reduced by distance, by interference from other radio-frequency sources (such as cordless telephones or neighboring wireless networks), and by obstacles between the access point and the wireless device. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Updates the log details on the screen so it displays any recent activity. Clear: Clears all of the log contents. Save Log: This option will save the access point to a log file on your computer. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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-15 User Manual...
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 the friendly address for Bridge mode (dlinkap).
Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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If you want to change the admin account password, enter a new password and click Next. Select Auto configuration if you want to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup. If you want to set up your network manually, skip to page Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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For PBC configuration, skip to page 46. Enter the PIN number used into you access point and click Connect. Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you wireless network to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration to connect to your network. Click Connect to continue. Press down the Push Button on the wireless device you are adding to your network to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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Select Manual configuration to set up your network manually. Click Next to continue. Enter the Wireless Network Name of the AP or click the Site Survey button to find the AP. Click Next to continue on to page 50. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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If you clicked on Site Survey, the following screen will be displayed. Find your access point from the list and click Connect to complete the Setup Wizard. Choose which Security Mode you want to use and click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration If you choose WEP, enter the wireless security password and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. If you choose WPA, enter the WPA Personal Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration If you choose WPA, enter the WPA Personal Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. The following screen opens to indicate that you have successfully saved your new settings. . D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
This option is unavailable in Bridge Transmission Rate: Mode. Select the Channel Width: Channel Width: Auto 0/40 - Select if you are using both 80.11n and non-80.11n wireless devices. 0MHz - Select if you are not using any 80.11n wireless clients. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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This setting determines whether the DAP-15 will continue to periodically broadcast its presence on the network. This option is This option is unavailable in Bridge Mode. Security Mode: Refer to page 65 for more information regarding wireless security. Enable: Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
LAN/private network. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Packets exceeding the 346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 346 is the default setting. Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it is less reliable and may create higher data loss. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Password: Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Enter the same password that you entered in the Verify Password: previous textbox in order to confirm its accuracy. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
To manually input the time, enter the values in these Date and Time: 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-15 User Manual...
If you want to save the current access point configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot The Device: Click to reboot the bridge. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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.
Displays the access point’s time and firmware version. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the access point. Wireless LAN: Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
Updates the log details on the screen so it displays any recent activity. Clear: Clears all of the log contents. Save Log: This option will save the access point to a log file on your computer. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
WPA/WPA incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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 WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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-15 User Manual...
7. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 181 is the default port. 8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 9. Click Click Save Settings at the top of the window to save your settings. . D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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 WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
7. 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-15 User Manual...
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-15 User Manual...
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-15 User Manual...
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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-15 User Manual...
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Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) using WEP under 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-15 User Manual...
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Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) using WPA-PSK under 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-15 User Manual...
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. . Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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It may take 0-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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. . Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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It may take 0-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link access point (19.168.0.50 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.
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• 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.
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® ® press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f ] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 147 D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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• To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your email. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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.
Why D-Link 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.
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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 •...
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.
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-15 User Manual...
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.
000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. ® Step 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. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your access point.
Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. Range varies depending on country’s regulation. The DAP-15 doesn’t include 5.5-5.35GHz & 5.47~5.75GHz. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
• 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.
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.
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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;...
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• 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.
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RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUC T, RELATING TO WARRANT Y SER VICE, 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 WARRANT Y IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFEC TIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUC T.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...
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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.
Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 February 1, 008 D-Link DAP-15 User Manual...