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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Security............40 Static IP ............19 What is WEP? ............40 PPPoE ............20 Configure WEP ............41 PPTP ............21 What is WPA? ............42 LAN Setup ............22 Configure WPA-PSK (Personal) ......43 D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Wireless Basics ............62 What is Wireless? ..........63 Tips ................ 65 Wireless Modes ............. 66 Networking Basics ............ 67 Check your IP address .......... 67 Statically Assign an IP address ......68 Technical Specifications........... 69 D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DAP-1160 Wireless G Access Point • Power Supply • CD-ROM with User Manual and Quick Install Guide • Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1160 will cause damage.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The DAP-1160 is also backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. The DAP-1160 can be flexibly configured to operate as an Access Point, AP Client, Bridge, Bridge with AP, Repeater, WISP Client Router, or WISP Repeater. The DAP-1160 also includes an embedded DHCP server that can automatically assign IP addresses to wireless network clients.

  • Page 6: Features

    Broadcast function to limit outsiders’ access to your home and office network. • Flexibly configure your AP for different applications – The DAP-1160 can be configured to operate as (1) an Access Point to act as a central hub for wireless users, (2) an AP Client to connect to another Access Point, (3) a Bridge to join two wireless workgroups together, (4) a Bridge with AP to act as a wireless hub and a bridge at the same time, (5) a Repeater to extend the wireless coverage to cover all "dead"...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    LAN1 and LAN2 are hub ports. RESET: Pressing the Reset Button Power Socket: restores the access point to its C o n n e c t t h e p o w e r original factory default settings. adapter. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Leds

    W E P / W P A : Bridge/Repeater: A A s o l i d light indicates wireless activity. green light indicates solid green light indicates A solid green light indicates when wireless security is bridge or repeater is connection. enabled. enabled. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Configuration

    1. Open a web browser 2. Type in the IP address of the DAP-1160 (192.168.0.50) Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-1160, make sure to enter the correct IP address. 3. Type admin in the User Name field 4.

  • Page 10: Setup Wizard

    Section 2 - Configuration Setup Wizard After logging in, the Setup > Setup Wizard page will be displayed.Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Wireless Setup

    The Wireless Setup page is used to configure the wireless settings for the access point. Wireless security settings can also be configured on this page. There are 7 possible wireless modes on the DAP-1160: Access Point, AP Client, Bridge, Bridge with AP, Repeater, WISP Client Router, and WISP Repeater. See Appendix A in this manual for more information about wireless modes.

  • Page 12: Access Point

    Enable Hidden Check the box if you do not want the SSID to be broadcast by the DAP-1160. 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-1160 in order to Wireless: connect to it.

  • Page 13: Ap Client

    Section 2 - Configuration AP Client In AP Client wireless mode, the DAP-1160 acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a game console or a TV set-top box). Wireless You can input the wireless network name of the root AP Network Name or click the Site Survey button to find the root AP.

  • Page 14: Bridge

    WEP settings. Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to secure your network using a password and dynamic key changes (No RADIUS server required). Note: Bridge Mode is not completely specified in WiFi or IEEE standards. It can work with other DAP-1160 units. Communication with other APs (even other D-Link APs) is not guaranteed.

  • Page 15: Bridge With Ap

    (No RADIUS server required). Note: Bridge with AP mode is not completely specified in WiFi or IEEE standards. It can work with other DAP-1160 units. Communication with other APs (even other D-Link APs) is not guaranteed.

  • Page 16: Repeater

    This option is unavailable in Repeater mode. Wireless: Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, or WPA2. See p.38 of this manual for a detailed Wireless Security Mode: explanation of the wireless security options. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Wisp Client Router

    WISP Client Router and WISP Repeater In WISP Router Client mode, the DAP-1160 wirelessly connects to a WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) AP. In this mode, the DAP- 1160 also acts as a router for wired clients on your LAN and provides NAT (Network Address Translation) and a DHCP server to generate IP addresses for wired clients.

  • Page 18: Wan Settings

    (Maximum Transmission Unit) for optimal performance with your specific ISP. The default MTU size is 1500. Attain DNS Select this option if you want the DAP-1160 automatically: to get the DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address automatically. Set DNS...

  • Page 19: Static Ip

    The default MAC address is set to the MAC address on the AP (Access Point). You can click the Clone Your address: PC's MAC Address button to replace the AP's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Pppoe

    Choose PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through the DAP-1160. User Name: Enter your PPPoE user name.

  • Page 21: Pptp

    (Maximum Transmission Unit) for optimal performance with your specific ISP. The default MTU size is 1400. Attain DNS Select this option if you want the DAP-1160 automatically: get DNS server IP address automatically. Set DNS Select this option if you want to manually Manually: enter the DNS Server IP address(es).

  • Page 22: Lan Setup

    The LAN (Local Area Network) is your private, internal network. This page allows you to configure the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DAP-1160. The IP address can be changed to your current network IP range. This IP address cannot be seen from the Internet.

  • Page 23: Lan Settings

    Enable DHCP The default setting is disabled. Check this box Server: if you want to use the DAP-1160 as a DHCP server to automatically assign dynamic IP addresses on the network. DHCP IP If you have enabled the DHCP server function,...
  • Page 24 Section 2 - Configuration DHCP Lease Choose the length of time during which the DHCP function of the DAP-1160 automatically regenerates the IP Time: addresses to the devices in your network. Dynamic DHCP This section lists the devices on your network that are receiving dynamic IP addresses from the DAP-1160.

  • Page 25: Advanced

    Port Forwarding This function is available if the DAP-1160 is in WISP Client Router or WISP Repeater mode. This feature allows you to open a single port or a range of ports. Click Save Settings and the port forwarding rule will be put into the Port Forwarding List.

  • Page 26: Port Filter

    Port Filter This function is available if the DAP-1160 is in WISP Client Router or WISP Repeater mode. This feature is used to secure or restrict your local network. It will deny the ports that you enter from the local network to the Internet. Click Save Settings and the port filter rule will be put into the Port Filter List.

  • Page 27: Access Control

    Access Control Use MAC Filters to allow or deny wireless clients, by their MAC addresses, from accessing the DAP-1160. You can manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the AP (Connected PCs). The default setting is Disable MAC Filters.

  • Page 28: Dmz

    Section 2 - Configuration This function is available if the DAP-1160 is in WISP Client Router or WISP Repeater mode. This feature allows you to set up a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host. If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DAP-1160, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access.

  • Page 29: Parental Control

    Section 2 - Configuration Parental Control This function is available if the DAP-1160 is in WISP Client Router or WISP Repeater mode. This feature allows you to create a list of websites that you want to deny users access. Configure...

  • Page 30: Advanced Wireless

    WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is only available in Access Point Mode. WMM provides basic QoS (Quality of Service) functions for wireless networks. WMM prioritizes traffic based on the 4 AC (Access Categories) of voice, video, best effort, and background. However, WMM does not provide guaranteed throughput. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Advanced Network

    Advanced Network This function is available if the DAP-1160 is in WISP Client Router or WISP Repeater mode. This feature allows you to change the LAN settings. Please be aware that any changes to the factory default settings may affect the behavior of your network.

  • Page 32: Traffic Management Settings

    Traffic management settings allow you to specify rules to control a client’s maximum bandwidth. This function is available in WISP Client Router and WISP Repeater mode. To enable this feature, you must first enable the DAP-1160 DHCP server and make a DHCP reservation.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    You can reset the DAP-1160 back to the Restore To Factory Default factory default settings by clicking on Restore Device. Make sure to save the Settings: current system settings before clicking on Restore Device.

  • Page 34: Firmware Update

    Section 2 - Configuration Firmware Update This feature is used to update the firmware of the DAP-1160. The current firmware version and firmware date are displayed here. Click here to Click this link and you will be connected to check for an D-Link’s support website where you can...

  • Page 35: Watchdog (Ping Of Life)

    The Watchdog feature pings a specified IP address. If the IP address stops responding to pings, your AP will be rebooted. You can also select an option to have the DAP-1160 send an e-mail alert if the specified IP address stops responding to pings.

  • Page 36: Status

    Section 2 - Configuration Status Device Info This screen displays the current firmware version and the current LAN, WAN, and Wireless LAN settings on your access point. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Log

    Section 2 - Configuration The DAP-1160 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP. If the AP is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You can save the log files under Log Setting. First Page: This button directs you to the first page of the log.

  • Page 38: Stats

    Statistics The DAP-1160 keeps statistics of the traffic that passes through it. You can view the amount of packets that pass through the LAN and wireless portions of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the access point is rebooted.

  • Page 39: Help

    Section 2 - Configuration Help The Help menu contains an index of links to help topics for each feature of the DAP-1160. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Wireless Security

    Section 3 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DAP-1160 offers the following types of security: • WPA-Personal (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-Enterprise (Extensible Authentication Protocol) •...

  • Page 41: Configure Wep

    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-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 42: What Is Wpa

    WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP 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. WPA2-Auto-PSK/WPA2-Auto-EAP accepts wireless clients that use WPA or WPA2. Authentication is sill necessary. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Configure Wpa-Psk (Personal)

    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-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Configure Wpa-Eap (Enterprise)

    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 Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 45: 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 the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Configure Wep/Wpa-Psk

    It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP or WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WEP or WPA-PSK key must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Using Windows Vista (Secured Network)

    The following are step-by-step directions to connect to a secured wireless network using Windows ® Vista. 1. Right-click on Network and click on Properties. 2. Click the Manage network connections link in the Network and Sharing Center window. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...
  • Page 48 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu. 4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window and then click the Connect button. 5. The following window displays connection progress. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...
  • Page 49 [SSID name] window. When you are finished, click the Connect button. 7. The following Successfully connected to [SSID name] window is displayed. Choose to save this network and/or start this new connection automatically. When you are finished, click the Close button. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Using Windows Vista (Unsecured Network)

    The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection on an unsecured network using Windows ® Vista. 1. Right-click on Network and click on Properties. 2. Go to the Network and Sharing Center window and click the Manage Network Connections link. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...
  • Page 51 4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window and then click the Connect button. 5. Confirm that you still want to connect on the following Network Connection Status window by clicking on Connect Anyway. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...
  • Page 52 6. The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the connection progress. 7. The following Successfully connected to [SSID name] window is displayed. Choose to save this network and/or start this new connection automatically. When you are finished, click the Close button. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-1160. Read ® the following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below use Windows XP. If you have a different operating system, the troubleshooting steps may be different from the following examples.
  • Page 54 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web-based configuration utility. 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-based configuration utility.

  • Page 55: Wireless Modes

    Access Point Mode In Access Point mode, the DAP-1160 acts as a central connection point for any computer (client) that has a 802.11g or backward-compatible 802.11b wireless network adapter and is within range of the AP. Clients must use the same SSID (wireless network name) and channel as the AP in order to connect.

  • Page 56: Ap Client Mode

    AP Client Mode In AP Client mode, the DAP-1160 acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a game console or a TV set-top box). Connect your Ethernet-enabled device to the AP using an Ethernet cable. AP Client mode can support multiple wired clients.

  • Page 57: Bridge Mode

    For example, if there are wired LANs separated by a small courtyard, it would be expensive to bury cable between the two sides. A better solution is to use two DAP-1160 units to wirelessly connect the two LANs. In Bridge mode, both DAP-1160 units do not act as APs.

  • Page 58: Bridge With Ap Mode

    Bridge with AP mode is the same as Bridge mode, but it also acts as an AP. Clients with wireless network adapters can wirelessly connect to the AP and then connect to the other LAN that the DAP-1160 bridges to.

  • Page 59: Repeater Mode

    The APs and wireless router (if used) must be within range of each other. Make sure that all clients, APs, and the wireless router all use the same SSID (wireless network name) and channel. Extending the Wireless Coverage of a Wireless Router Using the DAP-1160 D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Wisp Client Router Mode

    In WISP Client Router mode, the DAP-1160 wirelessly connects to a WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) AP. In this mode, the DAP-1160 also acts as a router for wired clients on your LAN and provides NAT (Network Address Translation) and a DHCP server to generate IP addresses for wired clients. NAT and the DHCP server allow many computers to share the same wireless Internet connection.

  • Page 61: Wisp Repeater Mode

    An example scenario is a WISP subscriber that wants to use their WISP account in their house, but the signal from the outdoor WISP AP isn’t strong enough to reach all of the areas in the house. The DAP-1160 can extend the signal from the outdoor WISP AP and provide access for any wireless clients in the house.

  • Page 62: Wireless Basics

    Strictly adhering to IEEE standards, the D-Link wireless family of products allows 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 63: What Is Wireless

    Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is a worldwide leader and an 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 64 • Stay on top of everything at home as you would at the office • Remotely access your office network from home • Share an Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Tips

    The wireless connection in public places is usually called a “hotspot”. 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 66: Wireless Modes

    An Infrastructure network contains an AP or a wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or the AP. 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-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Networking Basics

    DHCP request on newly installed adapters. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot in a hotel, coffee shop, airport, or another public place, please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 68: 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-1160 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Technical Specifications

    OPERATION MODES Transmit Output Power + For 802.11b: - Access Point - AP Client 16dBm (typical) + For 802.11g: - Bridge - Bridge with AP 14dBm (typical) - Repeater - WISP Client Router - WISP Repeater D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...
  • Page 70 54Mbps maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, may lower actual throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range, maximum throughput based on 802.11g devices. D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual...
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