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D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WDS Information ..............52 Advanced Settings ............... 28 Channel Analyze ..............53 Performance ................28 Stats ................... 54 Multi-SSID ................. 30 Ethernet ................54 VLAN Settings ................. 32 Wireless Traffic Stats ............55 VLAN Port List..............33 D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Easy Deployment and Management ........68 AP Roles in an Array ..............71 AP Array Easy Configuration ............. 71 Supported in all D-Link 11n Business APs ....73 Reliable WLAN Management Tool ........73 Using the Console Port ............74...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    • Install Guide Warning: Using a power adapter with different specifications than the one included with the DAP-2690 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    300Mbps in either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless band. This, coupled with support for Wi-Fi Multimedia™ (WMM) Quality of Service features, makes it an ideal access point for audio, video, and voice applications. Additionally, the DAP-2690 supports load balance features to ensure maximum performance.

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. **Please note that operating frequency ranges vary depending on the regulations of individual countries and jurisdictions. The DAP-2690 isn’t supported in the 5.25~5.35 GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725 GHz frequency ranges in some regions.

  • Page 7: 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 8 OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DAP-2690 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest possible speed and range. Note: 802.11n offers the most advanced network security features available today, including WPA.

  • Page 9: Installation

    The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link device 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 10: Four Operational Modes

    Create a wireless LAN Wirelessly connect multiple networks while still WDS with AP functioning as a wireless AP Wirelessly connect multiple networks AP acts as a wireless network adapter for your Wireless Client Ethernet enabled device D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Connect To Your Network

    Method 3 - Use if you do not have a PoE switch and have a power outlet near the location of the access point. Method 1 1. Connect one end of your Ethernet cable into the LAN (PoE) port on the DAP-2690 and then connect the other end to your PoE switch. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...
  • Page 12 1. Connect one end of your Ethernet cable into the LAN (PoE) port on PoE base unit and the other end into one port on your switch, router, the DAP-2690 and then connect the other end to a switch, router, or or computer.

  • Page 13: Configuration

    Step 2 - Open your web browser. Step 3 - Type the IP address of the DAP-2690 in the address field (http://192.168.0.50) and press Enter. Make sure that the IP addresses of the DAP-2690 and your computer are in the same subnet.
  • Page 14 Click the Apply button to configure changes. Click the Save button to configure changes. Alternatively, click the Save and Activate option on the Configuration drop-down menu at the top of each DAP-2690 window. This will cause the DAP-2690 to save and reboot.

  • Page 15: Wireless Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings Access Point Mode In Access Point mode, the DAP-2690 functions as a wireless AP. After configuring the desired settings, click the Save button. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 16 Select 802.1X if your network is using port-based Network Access Control. For more information about the different types of Authentication offered on the DAP-2690 and the respective settings of each, please go to the first page of the “Authentication” explanations, which begins on page 23.

  • Page 17: Wds With Ap Mode

    Section 3 - Configuration WDS with AP Mode In WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2690 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP. After completing the desired settings, click the Save button to let your changes take effect.
  • Page 18 Select WPA-Personal to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes. No RADIUS server is required. For more information about the different types of Authentication offered on the DAP-2690 and the respective settings of each, please go to the first page of the “Authentication” explanations, which begins on page 23.

  • Page 19: Wds Mode

    Section 3 - Configuration WDS Mode In WDS mode, the DAP-2690 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. After completing the desired settings, click the Save button to let your changes take effect. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 20 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-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Wireless Client Mode

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Client Mode In Wireless Client mode, the DAP-2690 functions as a wireless client on a wireless network in which an AP already exists. After completing the desired settings, click the Save button to let your changes take effect.
  • Page 22 Click the box to enable the Wireless MAC Clone feature. Enabling this option allows the user to manually assign the source MAC address to packets forwarded by the DAP-2690. If disabled, the packet’s source MAC address field will be automatically selected as the DAP-2690’s MAC address.

  • Page 23: Wpa-Personal Authentication

    Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. The default Update Interval: value of 1800 is recommended. PassPhrase: When you select WPA-Personal, please enter a PassPhrase in the corresponding field. Confirm PassPhrase: Retype the Passphrase entered above in the corresponding field. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Wpa-Enterprise Authentication

    Network Access Enable or disable Microsoft Network Access Protection. Enabling this Protection: will make the DAP-2690 a NAP enforcement point if you are running the Network Policy Server (NPS) service in Windows Server 2008. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Click External if the RADIUS server is on your network or Internal if you are using the RADIUS server on the DAP-2690.

  • Page 25: Authentication

    Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Click External if the RADIUS server is on your network or Internal if you are using the RADIUS server on the DAP-2690. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port (1812 is the default).

  • Page 26: Lan

    Section 3 - Configuration 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-2690. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.

  • Page 27: Ipv6

    Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 The IPv6 function allows you access DAP-2690 using an IPv6 address. Enable IPv6: Check this box to enable IPv6. Select either Static to enter your own IP address or Auto Get IP From: to be automatically assigned by a DHCP server or IPv6 gateway.

  • Page 28: Advanced Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Settings Performance The Performance Settings window offers a number of user-controlled settings designed to optimize the performance of the DAP-2690. After completing the desired settings, click the Save button to let your changes take effect. Wireless: Use the drop-down menu to turn the wireless function On or Off.
  • Page 29 Network Utilization: Set the maximum utilization of this access point for service. The DAP-2690 will not allow any new clients to associate with the AP if the utilization exceeds the value the user specifies. Select a utilization percentage between 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%, or 0%.

  • Page 30: Multi-Ssid

    23. For a detailed description of the WPA-Personal parameters please go to page 24. For a detailed description of the WPA-Enterprise parameters please go to page 25. For a detailed description of the 802.1X parameters please go to page 26. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...
  • Page 31 When the Enable Priority check box is checked at the top of this window, this drop-down menu is used to select a priority between 0 and 7. WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia): Select Enable to provide basic Quality of Service features. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Vlan Settings

    The DAP-2690 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-2690 without a VLAN tag will have a VLAN tag inserted with a PVID.

  • Page 33: Vlan 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-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Vlan Add/Edit

    Click the Enable radio button. VLAN Status: VLAN Mode: The current VLAN mode is displayed. Provide a number between 1 and 4094 for the VLAN ID (VID): Internal VLAN. VLAN Name: Enter the VLAN to add or modify. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Pvid Setting

    Once you have made the desired settings, click the Save button to let your changes take effect. VLAN Status: Click the Enable radio button. VLAN Mode: The current VLAN mode is displayed. PVID Auto Assign Use the radio button to toggle PVID auto Status: assign status to Enable. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Intrusion

    Save button to let your changes take effect. Wireless Band: Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz. Detect: Click this button to initiate a scan of the network. AP List: The choices include All, Valid, Neighbor, Rogue, and New. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Schedule

    24 hours a day, enter the desired starting and ending times in the next two fields. Start Time: Enter the beginning hour and minute, using a 24-hour clock. End Time: Enter the ending hour and minute, using a 24-hour clock. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Ap Array

    Enter a password that will be used to access the AP array you Password: have created. Scan AP Array Click the button to initiate a scan of all the available APs on the List: network. Connection Status: This displays the status of the current AP array. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Web Redirection

    Click on the user name to edit the account, and use the radio buttons to enable or disable the Web Redirection account, or click the trash can icon in the delete column to remove the account. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Internal Radius Server

    Internal RADIUS Server The DAP-2690 features a built-in RADIUS server. Once you have finished adding a RADIUS account, click the Save button to let your changes take effect. The newly-created account will appear in this RADIUS Account List. The radio buttons allow the user to enable or disable the RADIUS account.

  • Page 41: Dhcp Server

    IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DAP-2690 to function as a DHCP server. IP Assigned Input the first IP address available for assignment on your From: network.
  • Page 42 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. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Static Pool Setting

    IP addresses automatically without the need to manually assign IP addresses. Select Enable to allow the DAP-2690 to function as a DHCP server. Host Name: Enter the name of the host computer in this text box.

  • Page 44: Current Ip Mapping List

    Binding MAC The MAC address of a device on the network that is within Address: the DHCP static IP address pool. Assigned IP The current corresponding DHCP-assigned static IP Address: address of the device. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Filters

    Section 3 - Configuration Filters Wireless MAC ACL The DAP-2690 features a wireless MAC Access Control List filter. Once a user is finished with these settings, click the Save button to let the changes take effect. Wireless Band: Displays the current wireless band rate.

  • Page 46: Wlan Partition

    Section 3 - Configuration WLAN Partition The DAP-2690 features a wireless partition. Once a user is finished with these settings, click the Save button to let the changes take effect. Wireless Band: Displays the current wireless band. Link Integrity: Select Enable or Disable.

  • Page 47: Traffic Control

    Mbits per second. These values are also used in the QoS and Traffic Manager windows. Once the desired uplink and downlink settings are finished, click the Save button to let your changes take effect. Downlink Bandwidth: The downlink bandwidth in Mbits per second. Uplink Bandwidth: The uplink bandwidth in Mbits per second. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Qos

    Section 3 - Configuration Quality of Service (QoS) enhances the experience of using a network by prioritizing the traffic of different applications. The DAP-2690 supports four priority levels. Once the desired QoS settings are finished, click the Save button to let your changes take effect.

  • Page 49: Traffic Manager

    Downlink The downlink bandwidth in Mbits per second. This value is Bandwidth: entered in the Uplink/Downlink Setting window. Uplink The uplink bandwidth in Mbits per second. This value is Bandwidth: entered in the Uplink/Downlink Setting window. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Information Device This read-only window displays the configuration settings Information: of the DAP-2690, including the firmware version and the device's MAC address. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Client Information

    Section 3 - Configuration Client Information Client This window displays the wireless client information for Information: clients currently connected to the DAP-2690. The following information is available for each client communicating with the DAP-2690. SSID: Displays the SSID of the client.

  • Page 52: Wds Information

    Section 3 - Configuration WDS Information This window displays the Wireless Distribution System information for clients currently connected to the DAP-2690. Information: The following information is available for each client communicating with the DAP-2690. Name: Displays the name of the client.

  • Page 53: Channel Analyze

    Section 3 - Configuration Channel Analyze Wireless Band: Select either 2.4Ghz or 5GHz. Detect: Click the Detect button to scan. AP List: This will list the transmitting channels and quality. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Stats

    Section 3 - Configuration Stats Ethernet Ethernet Traffic This window displays transmitted and received Statistics: count statistics for packets and bytes. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Wireless Traffic Stats

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Traffic Stats WLAN Traffic This window displays wireless network statistics for data Statistics: throughput, transmitted and received frames, and frame errors. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 56: 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-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Log Settings

    Enter a user name for the SMTP server. Password: Enter a password for the SMTP server. Confirm Password: Confirm the password for the SMTP server by retyping it. Schedule: Use the drop-down menu to set the e-mail log schedule. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Add button. System Name Settings System Name: The name of the device. The default name is D-Link DAP-2690. Location: The physical location of the device, e.g. “office”. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Login Settings

    Status is enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the console port. Console Protocol: Select the type of protocol you would like to use: Telnet or SSH. Timeout: Set to 1 Min, 3 Mins, 5 Mins, 10 Mins, 15 Mins or Never. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Snmp Settings

    SNMP manager to receive traps sent from the wireless access point. Ping Control Setting Status: Check the box to enable Ping control. Ping works by sending ICMP “echo request” packets to the target host and listening for ICMP echo response replies. The default is enabled. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Firmware And Ssl Certification Upload

    Local Hard Drive: above the file location field. After downloading the most recent version of firmware for the DAP-2690 from http://dlink.com/support to your local computer, use the Browse button to locate the firmware file on your computer. Click Upload to update the firmware version. Please don’t turn the power off while upgrading.

  • Page 62: Configuration File

    Configuration configuration to your local computer. Note that if File: you save one configuration with the administrator’s password now, after resetting your DAP-2690, and then updating to this saved configuration file, the password will be gone. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Time And Date

    A user can either manually set the time for the AP here, Time Manually: or click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button to copy the time from the computer in use (Make sure that the computer’s time is set correctly). D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Configuration

    Save and Activate The drop-down Configuration menu allows users to save the current changes and reboot the DAP-2690 by clicking "Save and Activate". If the "Save and Activate" option is selected, the following window will appear to display how many seconds remain before the save settings and reboot system action is completed.

  • Page 65: System

    Section 3 - Configuration System System Settings Click Restart to restart the DAP-2690. Restart the Device: Click Restore to restore the DAP-2690 back to Restore to Factory Default Settings: factory default settings. Clear Language Pack: Click Clear to remove the DAP-2690 language pack.

  • Page 66: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help Help: Scroll down the Help page for topics and explanations. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Using The Ap Array

    Simple WLAN Management Tool When one needs to set up a wireless local area network (WLAN) in a small office with limited IT resources, D-Link’s AP Array is the answer. It allows the efficient deployment of a secured WLAN and easier administration from a single point; thus, minimizing the effort to maintain the wireless network.

  • Page 68: Easy Deployment And Management

    Section 4 - Using the AP Array Easy Deployment and Management With D-Link’s AP Array, deployment and management of APs are made simple. The following steps show how straightforward it is to deploy the array of APs: Step 1 - Deployment of Master AP: •...
  • Page 69 AP available. • Master AP Crashed: In a situation where the Master AP becomes unavailable to the array, the Backup Master AP will take over the Master role and synchronize the configuration to the Slave APs. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...
  • Page 70 Performance Settings • All Administrator Settings Settings that are not synchronized are: • Operation Mode • Radio Channel • LAN Settings If required, settings that are not synchronized will have to be configured individually for each AP. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Ap Roles In An Array

    The Slave AP follows all the settings in the Master AP. AP Array Easy Configuration The following section shows how simple it is to configure the D-Link AP Array for the different AP roles: Master AP Role Click Advanced Settings > AP Array to view and edit the information on the AP in an array.
  • Page 72 Note: Remember to select “Save & Activate”. The AP will not become master until you select “Save & Activate”. Slave AP Role Click Advanced Settings > AP Array to view and edit the information on the AP in an array. Step 1: Click Enable AP Array and select the Slave role. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Supported In All D-Link 11N Business Aps

    D-Link AP Array is supported in all D-Link 11n business APs. Note: Please refer to your local D-Link website for any new models of D-Link 11n business APs. You may also get the latest AP Array function by doing a firmware update.

  • Page 74: Using The Console Port

    1. Connect one end of the provided serial console cable to the console port on the DAP-2690, and the other to an available serial port on the PC you wll use to connect to the device.
  • Page 75 Section 3 - Configuration 4. Select the appropriate COM port: 5. Configure the Port Settings: Note: Your terminal emulation must be set to 115200 bits per second. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...
  • Page 76 6. Enter the Login Name and Password: Once logged in, you will be able to run configuration commands from the command line prompt. You can type in a letter and press tab to see the available commands. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    1. The computer used to configure the DAP-2690 cannot access the Configuration menu. • Check if the LAN LED on the DAP-2690 is ON. If the LED is not ON, check if the cable for the Ethernet connection is securely inserted.
  • Page 78 • Check that the IP address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the same IP address range as the access point and gateway. Since the DAP-2690 has an IP address of 192.168.0.50, wireless adapters must have an IP address in the same range, e.g. 192.168.0.x. Each device must have a unique IP address;...
  • Page 79 4. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? • Antenna Orientation - try different antenna orientations for the DAP-2690. Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or other objects.

  • Page 80: Technical Specifications

    **Please note that operating frequency ranges vary depending on the regulations of • WEP™ 64-/128-bit individual countries and jurisdictions. The DAP-2690 isn’t supported in the 5.25~5.35 • SSID Broadcast Disable GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725 GHz frequency ranges in some regions.
  • Page 81 • W = 190 mm • H = 35 mm *Please note that operating frequency ranges vary depending on the regulations of individual countries and jurisdictions. The DAP-2690 isn’t supported in the 5.25~5.35 GHz and 5.47 ~ 5.725 GHz frequency ranges in some regions.

  • Page 82: Copyright Statement

    Appendix C - Warranty Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright Statement: 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...
  • Page 83 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 84 This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 6 dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. D-Link DAP-2690 User Manual...

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