D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual
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- Page 1 DAP-1525, DAP-1525A1 WiFi Booster smart beam AP Wireless N 智慧型天線無線基地台...
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Page 2: Trademarks
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. 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
LAN Setup ............42 Wireless Settings ..........16 LAN Setup ............43 LAN Setup ............18 Static IPv6 ............ 43 LAN Setup ............19 LAN Setup ............44 Static IPv6 ............ 19 Auto-configuration ........44 LAN Setup ............20 D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... - Page 4 Using Windows Vista ® ................62 Configure WPA/WPA2 ........63 Connect Using WCN 2.0 ........65 Using Windows XP ..........66 ® Configure WPA2-PSK ........67 Troubleshooting ............69 Wireless Basics ............71 What is Wireless? ..........72 D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual...
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Page 5: Product Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • DAP-1525 Wireless N Smart Beam Access Point • Power Adapter • CAT5E Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with User Manual Note: U sing a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1525 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements • Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter • Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or higher, Firefox 3.0 or higher, or Safari 3.0 or higher (for configuration) D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 6: Introduction
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DAP-1525 is designed with SmartBeam Technology that can be added to any existing Access Point to instantly boost a Wi-Fi signal. The device is with switchable 802.11n 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless operation bands, six-element directional antennas, 4 Gigabit ports, Bridge and Access Point mode support, and multiple SSID support for different applications. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 7: Features
Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking - The DAP-1525 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless access point gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g. • Compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Devices - The DAP-1525 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, so it can connect with existing 802.11a/b/g PCI, USB, and CardBus adapters. • Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including Content Filtering, which allows easily applied content filtering based on MAC address. • WPS PBC - Wi-Fi Protected Setup Push Button Configuration is a button that can be pressed to add the device to an existing network or to create a new network. • One Touch AP Configuration - support to exchange or learn the wireless profile from another access point. • WPS PIN - (Wi-Fi Protected Setup Personal Identification Number ) A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the access point to an existing network or to create a new network. The default PIN may be printed on the bottom of... -
Page 8: Hardware Overview
In AP mode, the Ethernet port is used to connect to your switch/router. In Client mode, the Ethernet port is used to connect your computer to a wireless network. Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 9: Front View
5 seconds if a successful WPS connection Press the button to power on the has been made. device. The LED lights solid green to indicate the power is on. Press the button again to turn it off. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 10: Hardware Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Bottom View Reset Button Press the button to restore the device to its original factory default settings. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 11: Installation
Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1525 is very important. Do not place the Access Point in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. -
Page 12: Connection - Ap Mode
Section 2 - Installation Connection - AP Mode To use the DAP-1525 in AP Mode, follow the steps below: 1. Ensure you have a broadband Internet connector, such as a cable or DSL client line that connects the Internet to your home or office. -
Page 13: Connection - Bridge Mode
2. Connect the cable properly or install the modem. 3. Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point. 4. Move the switch to Bridge Mode. 5. Connect your PC or notebook to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook’s wired adapter. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 14: One Touch Ap Configuration
1. Press the WPS button on your existing router or access point. WPS LED will flash. 2. Press the WPS button on the DAP-1525 and hold it for 5 seconds to start One Touch AP Configuration. 3. When One Touch AP Configuration is complete, the DAP-1525 will have the same wireless settings as the existing router or access point. -
Page 15: 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 for AP Mode 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... -
Page 16: Setup Wizard
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly configure your access point. A welcome window appears. Click the Next button to continue. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... - Page 17 For PBC configuration, skip to page 14. Click Connect to continue. Start WPS on the wireless device that you are adding to your wireless network to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual...
- Page 18 Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration in order to connect to your network. Click Connect to continue. Press the Push Button on the wireless device that you are adding to your network to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual...
- Page 19 8 and 63 characters. Deselect the Assign a network key check box to automatically assign a network key. Click Next to continue. This window displays the settings. Click the Save button to save the settings. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual...
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Page 20: Wireless Settings
32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. The Auto Channel Scan setting can be Enable Auto Channel selected to allow the DAP-1525 to choose the Selection: channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Indicates the channel setting for the DAP- Channel: 1525. - Page 21 Wireless Network Name on each device. This function is not available when WPS enabled. Security Mode: Refer to Section 4 - Wireless Security for more information regarding wireless security. Enable: Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual...
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Page 22: 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. LAN Connection Use the drop-down menu to select Static IP if type: your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. -
Page 23: Lan Setup
Subnet Prefix Length: Enter the IPv6 subnet prefix length. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address. Primary DNS Server: Enter the primary DNS server IP address. Secondary DNS Server: Enter the secondary DNS server IP address. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 24: Lan Setup
Use the following Click the raio button the enter IPv6 DNS IPv6 DNS Servers: server manually. Primary DNS Server: Enter the primary DNS server IP address. Secondary DNS Server: Enter the secondary DNS server IP address. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 25: Mac Address Filter
MAC Address List is refused access to the network. Rules: Enter a description of the filtering rule in the Description field and enter the MAC address to add the rule. Click the corresponding clear button to delete the rule. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 26: Advanced Network
IGMP Snooping: This enables IGMP snooping for the wireless connection. We recommend enabling this if you often use multicast services such as video conference and streaming audio/video. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 27: Guest Zone
Zones Clients Tick the check box to prevent the guest clients Isolation: from accessing other guests in the guest zone. Enable Routing Tick the check box to enable routing between ths Between Zones: host and guest zone. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 28: Schedule
Check All Day - 24 hrs or 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-1525 User Manual... -
Page 29: Admin
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Verify Retype the new password for the Administrator Password: Login Name. Enable Graphical Tick the check box to enable Graphical Authentication: Authentication. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 30: Time
This will only connect to a server on the Internet, not a local server. Select one of the D-Link NTP Servers from Server Used: the drop-down menu. The DAP-1525 will then synchronize its clock to be the same time as the D-Link Internet time server. -
Page 31: System
Reboot The Device: Click to reboot the access point. Click the Clear button to restore the device back Clear Language to the English interface version and remove Pack: other languages installed for the system web pages. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 32: Firmware
Section 3 - Configuration Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com or simply click the Check Now button located in the Firmware Information section. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site. -
Page 33: 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-1525 User Manual... -
Page 34: Device Info
Section 3 - Configuration Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1525. It will display the LAN and Wireless information, in addition to the firmware version and date the firmware was last updated. General: Displays the access point’s time and firmware version. -
Page 35: Wireless
The value is expressed as a percentage of theoretical best quality. 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-1525 User Manual... -
Page 36: Logs
Local Hard Drive: to a log file on your computer. Log Type & Level: Use the radio buttons to select Log type and level. Log Files: Displays log events. Click the Clear button to delete all the records. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 37: Statistics
RX Packets Displays the number of packets that were Dropped: dropped while receiving, due to errors, collisions, or access point resource limitations. TX Packets Bytes: Displays the number of bytes that were sent from the access point. RX Packets Bytes: Displays the number of bytes that were received by the access point. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 38: Ipv6
Displays LAN IPv6 address. IPv6 Default Displays the IPv6 address of the default Gateway: gateway. LAN IPv6 Link- Local Address: Displays the LAN IPv6 link-local address. Primary DNS Displays the IPv6 address of the primary DNS Server: server. Secondary DNS Displays the IPv6 address of the secondary Server: DNS server. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 39: Support
Section 3 - Configuration Support This page provides all the helpful support information of the Access Point. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 40: 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 for Bridge Mode 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... -
Page 41: Setup Wizard
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly configure your access point. A welcome window appears. Click the Next button to continue. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... - Page 42 Click the Next button to continue. Press the Push Button on the wireless device that you are adding to your network to complete the setup. Select Manual as the configuration method to set up your network manually. Click Next to continue D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual...
- Page 43 If clicking Site Survey, the following screen will be displayed. Find your access point from the list and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. Choose which Security Mode you want to use and click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual...
- Page 44 Next to complete the Setup Wizard. If you choose WPA or WPA2, enter the WPA/WPA2 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-1525 User Manual...
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Page 45: Wireless Settings
DAP-1525. If not manually assigned, the packet’s source MAC address field will be automatically selected as the DAP-1525’s MAC address. MAC Address: Enter the desired MAC address connected to your DAP-1525 to enable the clone function. Click the Scan button to search for all available devices connected to your DAP-1525’s Ethernet ports. Scan: D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 46: 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. LAN Connection Use the drop-down menu to select Static IP if type: your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. -
Page 47: Lan Setup
Subnet Prefix Length: Enter the IPv6 subnet prefix length. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address. Primary DNS Server: Enter the primary DNS server IP address. Secondary DNS Server: Enter the secondary DNS server IP address. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 48: Lan Setup
Use the following Click the raio button the enter IPv6 DNS IPv6 DNS Servers: server manually. Primary DNS Server: Enter the primary DNS server IP address. Secondary DNS Server: Enter the secondary DNS server IP address. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 49: Schedule
Check All Day - 24 hrs or 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-1525 User Manual... -
Page 50: Admin
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Verify Retype the new password for the Administrator Password: Login Name. Enable Graphical Tick the check box to enable Graphical Authentication: Authentication. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 51: Time
This will only connect to a server on the Internet, not a local server. Select one of the D-Link NTP Servers from Server Used: the drop-down menu. The DAP-1525 will then synchronize its clock to be the same time as the D-Link Internet time server. -
Page 52: System
Reboot The Device: Click to reboot the access point. Click the Clear button to restore the device back Clear Language to the English interface version and remove Pack: other languages installed for the system web pages. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 53: Firmware
Section 3 - Configuration Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com or simply click the Check Now button located in the Firmware Information section. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the D-Link support site. -
Page 54: 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-1525 User Manual... -
Page 55: Device Info
Section 3 - Configuration Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1525. It will display the LAN and Wireless information, in addition to the firmware version and date the firmware was last updated. General: Displays the access point’s time and firmware version. -
Page 56: Logs
Local Hard Drive: to a log file on your computer. Log Type & Level: Use the radio buttons to select Log type and level. Log Files: Displays log events. Click the Clear button to delete all the records. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 57: Ipv6
Displays LAN IPv6 address. IPv6 Default Displays the IPv6 address of the default Gateway: gateway. LAN IPv6 Link- Local Address: Displays the LAN IPv6 link-local address. Primary DNS Displays the IPv6 address of the primary DNS Server: server. Secondary DNS Displays the IPv6 address of the secondary Server: DNS server. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 58: Support
Section 3 - Configuration Support This page provides all the helpful support information of the Access Point. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 59: Wireless Security
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-1525 User Manual... -
Page 60: What Is Wpa
Access Point or access point. 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-1525 User Manual... -
Page 61: Configure Wep (Ap Mode)
6. 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-1525 User Manual... -
Page 62: Configure Wpa-Personal (Ap Mode)
6. 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-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the Access Point. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 63: Configure Wpa-Enterprise (Ap Mode)
8. 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-Enterprise (RADIUS) on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the Access Point. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 64: Configure Wep (Bridge Mode)
5. 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-1525 User Manual... -
Page 65: Configure Wpa-Personal (Bridge Mode)
6. 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-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the Access Point. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 66: 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-1525 User Manual... -
Page 67: Configure Wpa/Wpa2
Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... - Page 68 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 Access Point. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual...
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Page 69: Connect Using Wcn 2.0
Protected Setup window or choose to click the Generate New PIN button or Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured Access Point. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 70: 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-1525 User Manual... -
Page 71: Configure Wpa2-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-1525 User Manual... - Page 72 It may take 20-30 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-1525 User Manual...
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Page 73: 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 74 • Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults. Click OK three times. • 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. • If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to the Access Point for 10 seconds and plug back in.
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Page 75: 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 76: 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 77 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 • Surf the Web, check e-mail, instant message, and etc.
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Page 78: 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 79: Wireless Modes
An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless Access Point. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless Access Point 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-1525 User Manual... -
Page 80: Networking Basics
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your Access Point. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual... -
Page 81: Statically Assign An Ip Address
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your Access Point (192.168.0.50). 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-1525 User Manual... -
Page 82: Technical Specifications
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 83 This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &...
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