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D-Link RangeBooster DAP-1353 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Wireless Settings ......23 Wireless Basics ............47 Filter ..............24 What is Wireless? ..........48 Wireless Access Settings ......25 Tips ................ 50 Tools ..............26 Wireless Modes ............. 51 Administrator Settings ........26 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 3: D-Link Dap-1353 User Manual

    Table of Contents Networking Basics ............ 52 Check your IP address .......... 52 Statically Assign an IP address ......53 Technical Specifications........... 54 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    • Quick Install Guide Note:1.Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1353 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. 2.The power supply shall instruct the user not to remove the plug and plug into a wall outlet by itself;...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Provides greater wireless signal rates even at further distances for best-in-class coverage. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link RangeBooster N 650 Access Point (DAP-1353) is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world perfomance of up to 650% faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection).

  • Page 6: Features

    650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - The DAP-1353 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11b PCI, USB and Cardbus adapters.

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Receptor for the Power Adapter. LAN Port Pressing the Reset Button restores Connect Ethernet devices such as the access point to its original computers, switches, and hubs. factory default settings. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Leds

    A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled device. This LED blinks during data transmission. Power LED A solid light indicates a proper Status LED connection to the power supply. A blinking light indicates that the DAP-1353 is ready. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Installation

    This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the access point is very important. Do not place the access point in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Section  - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link RangeBooster N 650 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: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration 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 IP address of the access point (192.168.0.50).
  • Page 12 Section 3 - Configuration After logging in the Setup > Wizard page will be displayed: D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Setup Wizard

    Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard A Setup Wizard is available to quickly and easily configure access point wireless security settings. Click Launch Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...
  • Page 14 The wizard welcome screen will appear. Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Enter your wireless network name (SSID). Auto Channel Scan is enabled by default. Uncheck the option to select a channel. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...
  • Page 15 • Good - WEP Encryption • None - No Security Click Next to continue. If you selected Good (WEP) security, select a Key Type, Key Size, and enter a Wireless Security Password: Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Click Next to continue. At the Setup Complete screen, if you selected Good security, the following screen will show your WEP key. This key should be used by wireless clients connecting to the wireless network: Click Save. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...
  • Page 17 Click Save. If you selected Best security, the following screen will show your Pre-Shared Key. This key should be used by wireless clients connecting to the wireless network: Click Save. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Wireless

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The Wireless page is used to configure the wireless settings for the access point. Wireless security settings are also configured on this page. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Wireless Settings

    Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID to be broadcast by the DAP-1353. This prevents the SSID from being seen by Site Survey utilities, so any wireless clients will have to be pre-configured with the SSID of the DAP-1353 in order to connect to it.

  • Page 20: Lan

    The LAN, or Local Area Network, is your private, internal network. This page allows you to configure the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DAP-1353. The IP address can be changed to your current network IP range. This IP address cannot be seen from the Internet.

  • Page 21: Lan Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration LAN Settings The DAP-1353 is set to Static by My LAN default. Select this option if you do not Connection Is: have a DHCP server on your network, or if you wish to assign a static IP address to the DAP-1353.

  • Page 22: Advanced

    If you want to modify these settings and are unfamiliar with them, refer to the explainations below or the Support menu of the access point. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Advanced Wireless Settings

    WMM Function: WMM is QoS for your wireless network. Enable this option to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Filter

    Section 3 - Configuration Filter Use MAC address filters to allow or deny wireless clients network access based on their MAC address. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Wireless Access Settings

    Reject to filter wireless access to the MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List. MAC Address: Enter MAC addresses to be associated with the selected Access Control option. MAC Address Displays list of currently filtered MAC List: addresses. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Tools

    The accounts are admin and user. Admin has read/write access while user has read-only access. User can only view the settings but cannot make any changes. Only the admin account has the ability to change both admin and user account passwords. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 27: D-Link Dap-1353 User Manual

    Administrator login. The administrator can make changes to the settings. User Password: Enter the new password for the User login. If you login as the User, you can only see the settings, but cannot change them. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 28: System Settings

    If you want to save the current access point configuration settings, click the Save button above. Reboot: Reboots the DAP-1353. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Update Firmware

    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 30: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1353. It will display the LAN and Wireless information. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the access point. Wireless...

  • Page 31: Stats

    Section 3 - Configuration Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DAP-1353 on the LAN and Wireless network. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.

  • Page 32: Client Info

    Section 3 - Configuration Client Info The Connected Wireless Client list shows the currently connected wireless clients. This table also displays the MAC address and wireless mode of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support The Support page contains an index of links to help topics for each function of the DAP-1353. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Wireless Security

    Section  - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DAP-1353 offers the following types of security: • WPA-Personal (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-Enterprise (Extensible Authentication Protocol) •...

  • Page 35: Configure Wep

    WEP Encryption. 5. Next to Key Type, select either Hex or ASCII. Hex (recommended) - Letters A-F and numbers 0-9 are valid. ASCII - All numbers and letters are valid. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...
  • Page 36 7. Click Save Settings 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-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 37: What Is Wpa

    WPA/WPA2 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-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Configure Wpa-Psk

    7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA2-Auto-Personal on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Configure Wpa (Radius)

    6. Next to Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. Click Apply Settings to save your settings. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Connect To A Wireless Network

    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-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Configure Wep

    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-1353 User Manual...
  • Page 42 It may take 20-30 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-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Configure Wpa-Psk

    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-1353 User Manual...
  • Page 44 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-Personal settings are correct. The WPA-Personal passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point. D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 45: 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.
  • Page 46 • 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 47: Wireless Basics

    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 48: What Is Wireless

    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.
  • Page 49 • Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office • Remotely access your office network from home • Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 50: 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 51: Wireless Modes

    An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router 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-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 52: 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-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    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-1353 User Manual...

  • Page 54: 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-1353 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Version 1.0 Oct. 25, 2006...

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