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Version 2.00 | 08/19/2013

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Wireless N Exterior Access Point
DAP-3310

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Version 2.00 | 08/19/2013 User Manual Wireless N Exterior Access Point DAP-3310...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Client Information ..............56 Performance .................25 Ethernet Information ............57 Multi-SSID ................29 WLAN Information .............58 VLAN ..................30 Configuration ................59 Add/Edit VLAN ..............31 Save and Active ..............59 WMM ..................32 Discard Changes ............60 QoS...................34 System ....................61 DHCP Server .................35 Help ....................62 D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Using Windows Vista ...............72 ® Configure WPA-PSK ..............74 Using Windows 7 ...............75 ® Troubleshooting...............78 Wireless.Basics..............82 What is Wireless? .................83 Tips ....................85 Wireless Modes ................86 Networking.Basics............87 Check your IP address ...............87 Statically Assign an IP address ..........88 Technical.Specifications...........89 D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Power Adapter Wall Mount Quick Installation Guide Note:.Using a power supply with a different voltage rating or PoE injector than the one included with the DAP-3310 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    • Mozilla Firefox 12.0 and higher • Google™ Chrome 20.0 and higher • Apple Safari 4 and higher Windows .Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. ® Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link, an industry leader in networking, introduces the new D-Link DAP-3310 Wireless N Exterior Access Point. With the ability to transfer files with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 300 Mbps , the DAP-3310 gives you ability to add high-speed wireless network access to places outside of your internal networking environment.
  • Page 7 Section 1 - Product Overview Ultimate.Performance The D-Link Wireless N Exterior Access Point (DAP-3310) is an 802.11n compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 300 Mbps , much faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100 Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage outside of your normal internal networking environment.

  • Page 8: Features

    It can also power D-Link surveillance cameras such as the DCS-3716, DCS-6113, and DCS-7110. •. Convenient.Installation.- The DAP-3310 features a wall/pole mount in the rear for easy setup on poles or walls. •. Rugged.Construction.- The DAP-3310 is built to withstand harsh environments, and is compliant with the Waterproof IPX6 Standard.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Note: The DAP-3310 uses a proprietary PoE injector which is needed to function correctly. Only use the included PoE injector as other power sources such as 3rd party PoE injectors or PoE switches or hubs may damage the DAP-3310 or cause it to operate unreliably, and will also void the warranty.

  • Page 10: Leds

    A solid green light indicates the LAN port (PoE) connection is OK. A blinking green light LAN.LED.(PoE) indicates that the unit is transmitting data over that port. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation First, you will need to configure the DAP-3310 with a computer connected directly to the unit. The following pages explains how to set up the DAP-3310 in order to be properly configured and then tested to work as desired.

  • Page 12: Poe Injector

    C. Attach the power adapter to the connector labeled POWER IN on the PoE Injector, and plug it into an electrical outlet. This product uses a proprietary PoE design and can only be used with the included PoE injector. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Poe.passthrough

    B. Log in to the web UI and enable PoE Passthrough in Maintenance to power on the camera. The LAN 2 port can be connected to D-Link cameras that require up to 7 watts, such as the DCS-3716, DCS-6113, and DCS-7110. It can also be connected to a router or a switch.

  • Page 14: Wireless Installation Considerations

    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.

  • Page 15: Configuration

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link Wireless N Exterior Access Point using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimise the performance of the DAP-3310, you may use the web-based configuration utility.

  • Page 16: Operating Modes

    Wireless AP devices that are in WDS mode. Wireless Client: As a wireless client the DAP-3310 can connect to an existing AP and expand the network physically with the two built-in 10/100 Ethernet ports.

  • Page 17: Basic Settings

    AP is currently in, please see “Operating Modes” on page 16. Note:. The DAP-3310 has different configuration options depending on the current operating mode. Please be aware that some screens and menus will not be present unless the AP is operating in an applicable operating mode.

  • Page 18: Wireless Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Settings This page will allow you to configure the wireless connection for the DAP-3310. Please be aware that some menu options will change depending on which type of security setting is used. Network Name Enter a name for your wireless network (SSID). For...
  • Page 19 Click Save to commit your changes. Note: Hexadecimal (HEX) digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code that represents English letters using numbers ranging from 0-127. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Select the interval during which the group Update: key will be valid. The default value of 1800 is recommended. Select Manual to enter your key (Passphrase). Passphrase When you select WPA-Personal, please enter / Confirm a Passphrase.in the corresponding fields. Passphrase: D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 21 The recommended value is 1800. Interval: A lower interval may reduce data transfer rates. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of your RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Section 3 - Configuration 802.1x Authentication Key Size: Select 64.Bits or 128.Bits for your key size. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP address of your RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Wireless Lan Settings

    DAP-3310 will be connecting to. Local Wi-Fi This option can either be set to rebroadcast Network Name: the wireless network that the DAP-3310 is connected to, or it can broadcast a different SSID. Authentication: The wireless LAN security can be Open.

  • Page 24: Lan Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration LAN Settings This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the DAP-3310. After making your changes, click the Save button. Get IP From: Select an option to choose how the AP will obtain an IP address to use on the local network.

  • Page 25: Advanced Settings

    The default (100) is recommended. Setting a higher beacon interval can help to save the power of wireless clients, while setting a lower one can help a wireless client connect to an access point faster. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 26 Slot Time: This setting is used to specify an amount of time the AP will wait after a collision before retransmitting a packet. Reducing the slot time decreases the overall back-off, which will increase throughput. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 27 The exact number is entered in the User Limit field. If this function is enabled and the number of users exceeds this value, the DAP-3310 will not allow any additional clients to associate with the AP.
  • Page 28 Connection Limit above must be enabled. For most networks, a limit of 10 is recommended. The default setting is 20. Client Isolation: If this option is enabled, connected clients will not be able to view or access each other. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Multi-Ssid

    For a detailed description of the WPA-Personal parameters, please go to page 20. For a detailed description of the WPA-Enterprise parameters, please go to page 21. For a detailed description of the 802.1x parameters, please go to page 22. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Vlan

    Disable. After changing the option, you will need to click on Save to add or edit VLANs. To remove or modify a VLAN, click on the Delete.or.Edit button. To add a VLAN, click on the Create.VLAN button. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Add/Edit Vlan

    Select a LAN port to bind to the SSID. Multi-SSID Select the corresponding SSID to bind to the Port: LAN port in order to create a VLAN. You can find more information about setting up multiple SSID’s by referring to “Multi-SSID” on page 29. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Wmm

    Time-sensitive data such as video and other streaming media are automatically sent to this queue. (Voice, VO): Highest priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as Voice over IP (VoIP) is automatically sent to this queue. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 33 The value specified for the Minimum Contention Window is the lower limit of a range for the initial random backoff wait time. Setting this value gives the DAP-3310 a starting point before beginning to double the window size when a collision is detected.

  • Page 34: Qos

    Select whether the rule should apply to an IP address, IP segment, a destination port or a MAC address. The following field will change accordingly. Upload: Set the QoS limit for upload bandwidth. Download: Set the QoS limit for download bandwidth. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Dhcp Server

    IP address that can be assigned to stations in the network. A Dynamic Pool allows wireless stations to receive an available IP with lease time control. If needed or required in the network, the DAP-3310 is capable of acting as a DHCP server. Function...
  • Page 36 Enter the domain name of the network, if applicable. (An example of a domain name is: www.dlink.com.) Least Time The lease time is the period of time before the DHCP server will assign new IP addresses. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Static Pool Settings

    After you have assigned a static IP address to a device via its MAC address, click Save; the device will appear in the Assigned Static Pool at the bottom of the screen. You can edit or delete the device in this list. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Current Ip List

    Binding MAC The MAC address of a device on the network Address: that is assigned an IP address from the DHCP dynamic pool. Expired In: The length of time until the dynamic IP address will be invalid. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Filter

    Filtered MAC addresses will be listed in the section below. Current.Client.Information This section shows currently connected clients, and gives you the option to add them to the MAC address access control list D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Schedule

    Create. New. Rule to continue. Wireless The list of schedules will be listed below the Schedule List: weekly graph. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Start From: This should be set to the time when the rule will become active. End At: This should be set to the time when the rule will become inactive. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Dmz

    If the Multiple DMZ option is selected, this Address: field will be available. This should be set to the internal IP address of a computer or device that will be assigned to an external IP address. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Virtual Server

    Note:.The private and public ports are usually the same. The public port is the port seen from the Internet side, and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer or device within your local network. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Parental Control

    Protocol: Specify which protocol to filter. Local Port: Enter the specific port to filter on the local network. Destination Enter the specific port to filter on the destination Port: network. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Ip Routing

    Section 3 - Configuration IP Routing Static Routing Setup This page will allow you to configure the built-in routing protocols that the DAP-3310 allows when in certain operating modes. OSPF Service Select to either Disable or Enable the AP from offering OSPF service.
  • Page 46 Enter the interface on the AP that will be used with the static route. Protocol: Select the checkmark for the routing protocol that will be used to advertise this static route to other routers on the network. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    You can change your password by entering New Password: the old password, then entering the new password and entering it again to confirm it. The password is case-sensitive and should be between 0 and 12 characters. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 48 AP. SNMP v2c: Check the box to enable the SNMP v2c functions. This option is disabled by default. Enter the read only community string. Community: Enter the read & write community string. Community: D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 49 Set a community string required by the remote host computer that will receive trap messages or notices send by the system. IP 1 to 4: Enter the IP addresses of the remote hosts to receive trap messages. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Firmware And Ssl Certification Upload

    This page allows you to upgrade the firmware of the access point as well as upload an SSL certificate to secure the connections made to the DAP-3310. Make sure the firmware or SSL certificate you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer.

  • Page 51: Configuration File

    Section 3 - Configuration Configuration File This page will allow you to upload or download a configuration file for the DAP-3310. Upload File: Use this option to load a previously saved configuration. Click Browse to find a previously saved configuration file. Then, click the Upload.

  • Page 52: Ping Watchdog

    Set the amount of time in seconds that the AP will wait before beginning to ping the target host. Failure Count Set the number of times that the ping will fail to Reboot: before the ping watchdog will force the AP to reboot. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Time And Date

    Save. To avoid having to manually set the time, you can also click the Copy.Your.Computer’s. Time. Settings button at the bottom of the page to have the DAP-3310 automatically set the time based on the system clock of the computer being used to configure the DAP-3310.

  • Page 54: Poe Passthrough

    This page will allow you to change the PoE pass through setting of the AP. If this is enabled, the LAN port will allow D-Link surveillance cameras such as the DCS-3716, DCS-6113, and DCS-7110 to be powered through the secondary LAN port.

  • Page 55: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Information This page displays the current LAN, wireless LAN and important device information for the DAP-3310. Firmware Displays the access point’s time and firmware Version: version. Also displays the current operating mode and hardware address (MAC), which may be needed by a network administrator.

  • Page 56: Client Information

    Section 3 - Configuration Client Information This window displays the wireless client information for clients currently connected to the DAP-3310. MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the client. RSSI: Displays the client’s signal strength (received signal strength indicator). TX/RX Rate: Displays the current wireless speed that the client is connected with.

  • Page 57: Ethernet Information

    Section 3 - Configuration Ethernet Information The DAP-3310 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 58: Wlan Information

    Section 3 - Configuration WLAN Information This window displays wireless network statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received frames, and frame errors. The traffic counter will reset if the access point is rebooted. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Configuration

    You may change settings to multiple pages before activating. Once you are finished, click the Configuration button located at the top of the page and then click Save. and.Activate. You can then click Activate here to enable your changes. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Discard Changes

    Save button at the bottom of each screen to save (not activate) your configuration changes. If you wish to discard all of the changes you have made, and not yet activated, you may click the Discard button. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 61: System

    Click the Restart button to reboot the device. Click the Restore button to reset all settings back to the factory defaults. Please note that this will erase all settings and changes made to the device’s configuration. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help Further information and in depth help can be found anytime from the AP’s online help function. Scroll down the Help page for topics and explanations. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Wireless.security

    Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DAP-3310 offers the following types of security: • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) • WPA-Personal (Wi-Fi Protected Access) •...

  • Page 64: What Is Wep

    10 hex digits or an ASCII password consisting of 5 text characters. The hex digits are either numbers from 0 to 9 or letters from A to F. For 128-Bit WEP, the key is an alpha-numeric password that is 26 hex digits or an ASCII password with 13 text characters. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Configure Wep

    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 WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 66: 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-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 67: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 Personal

    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 WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 68: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 Enterprise

    6. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 7. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 9. Click Save.Settings to save your settings. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 69: 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-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Configure Wpa-Psk

    1. Open the Windows 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-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 71 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-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Using Windows Vista

    From the Start menu, go to Control Panel, and then click on 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-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 73 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-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Configure Wpa-Psk

    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-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Using Windows ® 7

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 76 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 77 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 router. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    1..Why.can’t.I.access.the.web-based.configuration.utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link access point (dlinkapwxyz.local for example, with wxyz the last four digits of the AP’s MAC Address), 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 the device itself.
  • Page 79 • 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 80 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows ® ® (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.1472. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 81 • 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-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Wireless.basics

    D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. 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 83: What Is 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. How.does.wireless.work?.
  • Page 84 Who.uses.wireless?. Wireless technology has 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 •...

  • Page 85: 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 86: Wireless Modes

    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-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Networking.basics

    This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 88: 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-3310 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Technical.specifications

    Range will vary depending on country’s maximum transmit power output regulation. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 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 conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...
  • Page 90 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 91 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 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. D-Link DAP-3310 User Manual...

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