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1. Windows XP users may use the built in wireless utility Zero Configuration Utility The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users If you are using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below tp Wireless networks detected x If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on eit the center of the bubble to access the utility Or Change Windows Firewall settings Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available eas Wireless Networks View Available Wireless Networks Open Network Connections i Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Tasks Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect bu t ton Related Tasks ot i Learn about wireless Unsecured wireless network a000 maina salestest Set up a wireless network Test a is for a home or small office i Unsecured wireless network antl default Security enabled wireless network aall yj testi Q gfe Change the order of2. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your adapter by default the TCP IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server i e wireless router automatically To verify your IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start gt Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Windows 7 Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter ci CAWINDOWS system37 cmd exe Microsoft Windows P Version 5 1 2600 CG Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter CG gt 5 Documents and Settings ipconfig Mindows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Ifthe address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation eee TR RTOs 3 STN security settings and the settings on your router EUBHGE Heche eee ee DEE 386 255 0 Default Gateway e Seed Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters C Documents and Settings gt _ D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 69 Appendix B Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow the steps below Step 1 Windows 7 Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center gt Change Adapter Setting Windows Vi
3. This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the access point and to configure the DHCP settings Device Name Enterthe Device Name ofthe 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 Dynamic IP Type DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address on the LAN private network D Link DAP 1160 User Manual Ara w ETP ATIAPI LAN SETUP Use The sadiion o Configure tha intema ngalek satires of pour AP Dewice hare gks pou 00 configure the device more ease when your network using TFF protocol You can enter the geie rame of the AP into pour wab oaser ty ances the retea of P address for configuration Recommand ta ctanga the dawca nama F thera be more than ana O Unk devices mihn the subnet Save settings Gonitsewe Settings Desce Hame glows YoU Do configure The cece pyre eas YOU can anter hiipi daa rame into yaur mab brossar raad of Faddrar far configuration Dafauit https dink Devine Hama drizp LAN IFY CUOMNECILON PPE Ga The Fa mode fo be used by mhe Access Piri MY LAN Connection e E DHA TC IP DACP LAHN COMMECTION TYPE P Adcress Infonraton IP Address Subnet Mack Galewory Addes Primary OFS Sorma I Sagwan ONS Sepsa r Helptul Hits LAH SET LAH Cirean yet J Tha factory er fat ma Hiren an TE ae ite EP F ahit akra Ha P adie BP BO o be rnm irad n ai
4. preferred networks If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check you PEN e settings A TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Bsc Basics section in this manual for more information network dick Connect an Connect D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 47 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA PSK It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right clicking a sical ci asec on the wireless computer icon in your system tray Open Network Connections lower right corner of screen Select View Available Wireless Repair Networks View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Tasks Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information ahea aone OP Unsecured wireless network 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to Related Tasks p aa connect to and click Connect Oo as neared eee ree Security enabled wireless network testi Q r Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings z Security enabled wireless network This network requires a network key If you want to connect to t
5. asa nekeak Line perm MEE Ls ale Ure GEILE fiat ba au banaai acer re Me Fagl gn Ul ddr Ural cuir lu Ue ppi ked acu LO E a LAN Connection Select Static IP from the drop down menu Type Don Hame iken you to configurt the irao more cas You con enber hipoi deao nmz mio seur wck sorm neba of E address fer cornhgurroon UD cFauk betp dinkos dene nane gt dirkap IP Address Enter the IP address of the access point The default IP address is 192 168 0 50 If you change the IP address once you click Apply you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility LAA IFVA COMAMECTION TYPE Conte The Te moda toa ha ead he e dran aot HY AR Cnnmertien E i cea I Salubre s 2 dakul p aldira KATIE TF ANGES AA CHH TOA TYPT L IDEL Ua Le maba Loe oan burn be om cee lon kel ari ee FSS matz IF Pelelrese 3 We Loe WS ue a lla of ee ey ee Al m Shines Magir ELLERLE Ai Wa rek bz m ppum netera muet b2 thin the some E adde iei ange and subnet mass ee en E a ake dzhuk DAI IIS Sepwrlary ONS Servar sy pe W address 25 am eam cmc ario Laler Lae Lew hhe aftr vor Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP Default Gateway Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP faby Geddes 2 lq pict D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 26 Section 3 Configuration DHCP Server The DHCP server settings defines the range of the IP address that can be
6. file cabinets brick and concrete will degrade your wireless signal Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise Ifyou are using 2 4GHz cordless phones or X 10 wireless products such as ceiling fans lights and home security systems your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely Make sure your 2 4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible The base transmits a signal even if the phone is not In use D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 14 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 If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DAP 1160 you may use the web based configuration utility 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 field Select admin and then enter your password Leave the password blank by default If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance D Link DAP 1160 User Manual D Link Microsoft Internet Explorer Fie Edit wiew Favorites Tools Help O O x A G A srn Log in to the Access Point Section 3 Configuratio
7. E 44 Configure WPA WPA2 Personal seseesseseessesecesesseeseeseeseeseesees 45 Configure WPA WPA2 EnterpriSe eesseseessessessesecesceseeseeseesees 46 Connect to a Wireless Network sseeesscccscccsscecsccessccoseee 47 Using Windows XP eesessssessseessecsssecssserssecosseessecesserosseossecesecesss 47 Configure WPA PSK seseessesseesesseesesseesseseeseeseeseseeseosessessessesses 48 Using Windows Vista sssessesssesesesssssseessesseessesssesseesseeseesseeseesss 50 Congue WPA PSK iissa 32 Table of Contents Using Windows Foie cercecstencectctaressssestecn casos se cacenscontosaeetteiens 53 CONDO NPO onasini ra AEAEE 56 Troubleshooting scccsscccsececseccsccecsccccccecsccesscecsccesscecscees 60 Wireless BASICS siocicescscecsccstescsssvecisavecivsticcctaussisveessasieusesseess 64 Wnat is Wireless sss caresteccetererarsctenemtensceercerneeiaoeraseierere 65 TD e E E E 67 Wireless MOdeS ssessessesesseesesseseeseesessesseseeseesessesseseeseesessesseseesess 68 Networking Basics seccsseccsccccscccsccecsccecccecsccesscccsecesseees 69 Check your IP address vo cycacteeseocaceuccsees re eaeesessventeecrcaesverenseeree 69 Statically Assign an IP addreSS ss ssessesseeseseeseeseeseeseesseseess 70 Technical Specifications sssecsccccccccscceccceccccecccecscceosceoo 71 D Link DAP 1160 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents DAP 1160 Wireless N 150 Bridge Access Point Ether
8. MTU size To change the MTU rate on your access point follow the steps below e Open your browser enter the IP address of your access point 192 168 0 50 and click OK e Enter your username Admin and password blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device e Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure e To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings e Test your email If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem continue changing the MTU in increments of ten D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 63 Appendix A Wireless Basics 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 A wireless local area network WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility
9. OK twice to save your settings D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 70 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards e IEEE 802 119 compatible with 802 11n devices e IEEE 802 3 e IEEE 802 3u Security e Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 e Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS PBC PIN Interface Type e 2 10 100 LAN WAN Port e 1 Push Button for Reset and Wi Fi Protected Setup Maximum Operating Voltage e 12V 0 5A Frequency Range e 2 4GHz to 2 483GHz LEDs e Power e Wireless e WPS Operating Temperature e 32 F to 131 F 0 C to 55 C Humidity e 90 maximum non condensing Safety amp Emissions e CE e Wi Fi Dimensions e 120 W x 92 D x 24 5 H mm 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 Range varies depending on country s regulation D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 71 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 produc
10. amp f DA mk Version 2 01 21 10 2014 User Manual Wireless N 150 Bridge Access Point DAP 1160 Sag Table of Contents Table of Contents Package COntertS cccdscrseasacesissneniaciantevscstaisesiecssinsiverarsieteorerscviaens 4 System Requirements seessssesseseseessosessoseseeseoseseoseonsseoneseesessese 5 Introduction esesesesesesesesessesssesesesesesesesesesessessscscsesesesesesesesesesseseses 6 FS A UNS NO E E T E A E E E 8 Hardware OvervieW sseessssssssesesesesesesessssesesesesesesesesesesesesseseses 9 CONNECTIONS essesesessesesessesesessesesessesesessesesessesescesesessesesessesesesss 9 E D A EE EN ds taser nese 10 Staat ON cerren ierosina eOe EEEO 11 Operation MOdES cccsecsssssssssesecssssssscsscsessssssssssesessssssseeseseess 11 Access Point Mode sesesesessesssesesesesesesesesssesseseseseseseseseses 12 Wireless Client Mode sesesesesesesseseseseseseseseseseseesesssese 13 Wireless Installation ConsiderationS sesesssesesesesesessese 14 Conna AU ON ance ceseveccaseccacssvescstssaveccacssvavesescecencecencsvaveatsrs 15 Web based Configuration Utility sesesseessesssesssesseeseesseess 15 Wireless Setup Wizard sesessesseseseesesreseseseesessesesseseseseesereess 16 Access Point Mode sesesesessesssesesesesesesesesssesseseseseseseseseses 17 Wireless Client Mode sesesesesessssssesesesesesesesesesessesssese 19 Manual Con
11. and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards Under many circumstances it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN A Wireless Access point is a device used to provide this link D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 64 Appendix A Wireless Basics What is Wireless Wireless or Wi Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires Wi Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office 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 Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless ne
12. following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router D Link DAP 1160 User Manual Mot connected ill Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink Connect automatically kay2690_24 james2690g ALPHA dlink 888 5D6_ WLAN DAP 2680q Open Network and Sharing Center 54 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click OK 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 1160 User Manual fey Connect to a Network Type the network security key Security key E Hide characters You can also connect by pushing the button on the router 55 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPS The WPS feature of the DAP 1160 can be configured using Windows 7 Carry out the following steps to use Windows 7 to configure the WPS feature of the DAP 1160 1 Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu 2 Click the Network option D Link DAP 1160 User Manual F Paint A Getting Started Windows Media Center Calculator Oe Sticky Notes Q Snipping Tool a Remote Desktop Connection aw Magnifier Das sj Solitaire Default Programs Help and Support gt All P
13. it can be easily identified It is best to keep the name short 25 characters or less and recognizable Type your network name y Security enabled network D Link Net Your network is being set up using WPA2 Personal Change passphrase security level and encryption type advanced fa Upgrade or replace the router using the network settings stored on this computer Give your network a name Your network needs a unique name so that it can be easily identified It is best to keep the name short 25 characters or less and recognizable Type your network name Security enabled network D Link Net Your network is being set up using WPA2 Personal Change passphrase security level and encryption type advanced Security key Security level agi avav Connect automatically Encryption type fa Upgrade or replace the router using the network settings stored on this computer ae Gena 58 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 7 The following window appears while the Router is being configured Wait for the configuration to complete 8 The following window informs you that WPS on the DAP 1160 has been setup successfully Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future 9 Click Close to complete WPS setup D Link DAP 1160 User Manual D Link_Net has been successfully set up To
14. lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network Keep in mind however that the number thickness and location of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF radio frequency noise in your home or business The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines 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 Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position access points wireless access points and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways Materials and objects such as glass steel metal walls with insulation water fish tanks mirrors
15. selected MAC addresses MAC Filtering are not used to control network access When Turn MAC D Link Filtering ON and ALLOW computers listed to access the network is selected only computers with MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List are granted network access Fi MALS Niche esas css cl pam ia ek ce ges eas rk vgn cee ed When Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed inhssteaatec terse e miki pride to access the network is selected any computer with a eae Se ie ee MAC address listed in the MAC Address List is refused access O to the network 7 Conigura MAC Fitering below Tum MAC Filar ing OFF Add MAC This parameter allows you to manually add a MAC filtering Filtering rule Click the Add button to add the new MAC filtering rule Rule to the MAC Filtering Rules list at the bottom of this screen MAC Address D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 29 Section 3 Configuration Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the Initial setup as well as the Add New Device processes The Wi Fi Alliance WFA has certified it across different products as well as manufactures The process is just as easy as depressing a button for the Push Button Method or correctly entering the 8 digit code for the Pin Code Method The time reduction in setup and ease of use are quite beneficial while the highest wireless Security setting of WPA2 is automaticall
16. 1482 Pinging yahoo com 66 94 234 13 with 1482 bytes of data Packet needs to fragmented but DF set Packet needs to fragmented but DF set Packet needs to fragmented but DF set Packet needs to fragmented but DF set Ping statistics for 66 94 234 19 f Packets Sent 4 Received B Lost 4 tinh loss gt Example ping yahoo com f 1472 Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum Bms Maximum Bms Average Bms Cox ping yahoo com F 1 1472 Pinging yahoo com 66 94 234 13 with 1472 bytes of data Reply from 66 94 234 13 bhytes 1472 time 93ms TTL 52 Reply from 66 974 234 13 bytes 1472 time 109 ms TTL 52 Reply from 66 974 234 13 bytes 1472 time 125ms TTL 52 Reply from 66 94 234 13 bytes 1472 time 203ms TTL 52 Ping statistics for 66 94 234 13 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost B iHz loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum 3ms Maximum 203ms Average 132ms Gos D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 62 Section 6 Troubleshooting You should start at 1472 and work your way down by 10 each time Once you get a reply go up by 2 until you get a fragmented packet Take that value and add 28 to the value to account for the various TCP IP headers For example lets say that 1452 was the proper value the actual MTU size would be 1480 which is the optimum for the network we re working with 14524 28 1480 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your access point with the proper
17. 60 Channel Scan to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Channel Width Select the appropriate channel width between 20MHz or Auto 20 40MHz from the drop down menu Visibility Status Check the box if you do not want the SSID to be broadcast by the DAP Help Hintz Use this section to configure the wireless settings For your D Link Access Point Phase rote that changes mede on this secton mey abo need to be dupbcated on pour wireless chent WIRELESS HETWORE SETTINGS Wireless Hoda Wireless Thani Wireless Type Ifrastroctie ow Windlass Naturak Hama jeceleT050 0FDG25 Also called the SSi 602 11 Hod MeedS02 din B2 iig and BO2 iib w Wirulecs Chanmed Enable Aubo Channel Scan Channel Width aut viability Stabus WIRELESS MAC CLIME WIRELESS SECURITY MONNE 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 connect to it Wireless MAC You can clone the wireless MAC address to connect the device Clone Wireless Security Select a wireless security setting Options are None WEP WPA or WPA2 See the Wireless Security section in this manual for a detailed Mode explanation of the wireless security options WPs Select enable if you want to configure the DAP 1160 with Wi Fi Protection setup D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 24 Section 3 Configuration LAN Settings
18. File to finda gave Settings To Local Hard nie evert atthe APs previously saved configuration file Then click the EE me restored To do this cic eS Load Settings From Local No file chosen the Save button next to to Local Hard Drive Upload Settings button to transfer those settings to Hard Drive me where it says Save Settings the access point Restore To Factory Default 7 Settings Reboot The Device Restore to This option will restore all configuration settings back Factory Default to the settings that were in effect at the time the access point was shipped from the factory Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you have created If you want to save the current access point configuration settings use the Save button above Note Restoring the factory default settings will not reset the Wi Fi Protected Status to Not Configured Reboot the Click to reboot the access point Device D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 33 Section 3 Configuration Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer Click on Choose File to locate the firmware file to be used for the update Please check the D Link support website for firmware updates at http support dlink com You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from this site Browse After you have downloaded the new firmware click Choos
19. Method Fleset to Uncontigured PIN SETTINGS Current PIN 12345670 ADD WIRELESS STATION Add Wireless Device With WPS Helpful Hints Pnabie it other wireless devices you wah bo indude in the local network support Wi Fi Protected Setup Cid Add Wireless Device Wizard t use Wi Fi Protected Setup bo add wreess device to the WATE Penne 30 Section 3 Configuration Enable User Limit User Limit Save Settings User Limits Enter the maximum number of wireless clients that can connect at one time to your access point Check the Enable User Limit box to enable this feature Enter the maximum number of clients between 1 and 32 Click Save Settings to save and activate the new changes D Link DAP 1160 User Manual ADVANCED WIRELESS MAC ADDRESS FILTER WII PROTECTED SETUP USER LIMIT Please apply the settings to limit how many wireless stations connecting to AP Save Settings Don t Save Settings USER LIMIT SETTINGS Enable User Limit F User Limit 1 32 Helpful Hints User Limit can set a limit upon the number of wireless dients Using user limit you can prevent scenarios where the DAP 1155 in your network shows performance degradation because it is handling heavy wireless traffic 31 Section 3 Configuration Maintenance Admin This page will allow you to change the Administrator password The administrator password has read write acce
20. Select if you are not using any 802 11n wireless clients Visibility Status Check the box if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DAP 1160 If checked the SSID of the DAP 1160 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DAP 1160 in order to connect to It Security Mode Refer to page 65 for more information regarding the wireless security D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 23 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Client Mode EUP LA Wireless Mode Select Wireless Client Mode from the drop down menu Site Survey Wireless Type Click Site Survey to display a list of wireless networks in your area You may select the wireless access point to connect to Select Infrastructure if connecting to an access point or wireless router or select Ad Hoc if connecting to another wireless client Wireless Network Enter the SSID of the access point you want to repeat the signal of If Name you do not know for sure click Site Survey and select it from the list if available 802 11 Mode Select the appropriate 802 11 mode based on the wireless clients in your network The drop down menu options are 802 11n Only Mixed 802 11n and 802 11g or Mixed 802 11n 802 11g and 802 11b Wireless Channel The channel will automatically change to the channel of the AP you are connected to Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DAP 11
21. a bh the sonlied malara Tedied bo conten be an airing local arma retr E Fesz roi hat he F Subnet Mask A Se uza bo debe nat mimt an F ecicems 25 Section 3 Configuration Static IP Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port s IP information is provided to you by your ISP You will need to enter in the IP address subnet mask gateway address and DNS address es provided to you by your ISP Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form which are four octets separated by a dot x x x x The Access point will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format Device Name Enter the Device Name of the AP It is f recommended to change the Device Name if D Link there is more than one D Link device within the subnet You can enter the device name of the on e Hairul Hints AP into your web browser to access the instead i i i WRA FSS SFTP a die seen W eaniyu Ue nbena nebak seling a7 your AP Je Kms lows sou lo LAN Fel Linye of IP address for configuration If you are using i eae i ea a DRaa Yeu a SES ie H LAN L UF dae z af Ue A3 mla yeu web browse le gaza bhe mde o7 skree Tu AN Cunan Lype the device name to connect ensure that your E eer ei reana eee are moz nis Sup eee Be ee PC and your DAP 1160 are on the same network TOR A Sn A D adri Galle bas ERE gale Dem F yedi adk Loe I address of Ihe LAH 1155 lu be manualy Lonliguingd m duvordai ne La Ue pkd lace
22. add an older wireless device to this network you might need to provide this security key You can print these network settings for future reference For gaming consoles or computers running Windows XP copy the network profile to a USB drive for easier set up 59 Section 6 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 are illustrated in Windows XP If you have a different operating system the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples 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 Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility e Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 and higher Mozilla Firefox 3 0 and higher Google Chrome 2 0 and higher Apple Safari 3 0 and higher e Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device If you do not get a solid link light try using a different cable or connect to a different port o
23. assigned to stations in the network If needed or required in the network the DAP 1160 is capable of acting as a DHCP server Enable DHCP server Check to allow the DAP 1160 to function as a DHCP SERVER SETTINGS DHCP server Use this section to configure the built in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers on DHCP IP Address Input the IP address available for assignment on your network Range your network Enable DHCP Server Always Broadcast Check to keep broadcast DHCP IP Address Range Always Broadcast Gateway Enter the IP address of the gateway on the Gateway network jir DNS WINS Enter the IP address of the WINS on the network DHCP Lease Time i Week DNS Enter the IP address of the DNS on the network DHCP Lease Time The lease time is the period of time before the DHCP server will assign new IP addresses D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 27 Section 3 Configuration Transmit Power WMM Enable Short GI IGMP Snooping WLAN Partition HT 20 40 Coexistance Advanced Advanced Wireless Sets the transmit power of the antennas WMM is QoS for your wireless network This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity However it s less reliable and may create higher data loss This enables IGMP snooping for the wireless connection We recomm
24. ct if you are only using 802 11n wireless clients Mixed 802 11n and 802 11g Select if you are using a mix of 802 11n and 11g wireless clients Dee oe ae SETUF Lise Ths saton DO onig The mareless SeTTINgS for rour D Link Access Point Pease note that changes made on thi section may ako naad to ba duplicated on your wingkss dert Sawa Sotinga Cont Sava Settings WIRELESS HETWORK SETTINGS Enable Wireiess Wireless Mode See Wireless hetwork Mame sqse 2950 CPO3L Ako called the 910 803 11 Mode Wireless Channel Enable Auto Channel Scan Channel With Veibilty Status WIRELESS SECURITY HODE Mied 300 1in SL Lig and0 ijb fe E data Ze E te Visibhe gt Tevisibhle Mixed 802 11n 802 11g and 802 11b Select if you are using a mix of 802 11n 11g and 11b wireless clients Wireless Indicates the channel setting for the DAP 1160 The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network Channel or to customize the wireless network If you enable Auto Channel Scan this option will be grayed out Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DAP 1160 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Channel Scan D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 22 Section 3 Configuration Channel Width Select the Channel Width Auto 20 40 Select if you are using both 802 11n and non 802 11n wireless devices 20MHz
25. d then click the Connect button Type the network security key or passphrase for D Link The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase E Display characters Ifyou have a USB flash drive with network settings for D Link insert it now D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 52 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter 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 11 71 AM 9 7 2009 Wireless Icon 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Not connected Fil Connections are awailable Wireless Network Connection dlink kay2boQ 24 Re AllenH DIR 655 5D6_WLAN b B DAP 2690g wpstestl 5 BBIQS33304WP A2 5 Eddie_APNAS Open Network and Sharing Center D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 53 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click the Connect button 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
26. de page 13 D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 11 Section 2 Installation Access Point Mode In the Access Point mode the DAP 1160 acts as a central connection point for any computer client that has a 802 11n or backward compatible 802 11g wireless network interface 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 If wireless security is enabled on the AP the client will need to enter a password to connect to the AP In Access Point mode multiple clients can connect to the AP at the same time Computer Internet Modem Router DAP 1160 in Access Point Mode Computer D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 12 Section 2 Installation Wireless Client Mode In the Wireless Client mode the DAP 1160 acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet enabled device such asa game console or a TV set top box Connect your Ethernet enabled device to the AP using an Ethernet cable The AP Client mode can support multiple wired clients Example Connect a gaming console using an ethernet cable to the DAP 1160 The unit is set to Wireless Client mode which will wirelessly connect to a wireless router on your network Computer i dab cab Internet Modem Router DAP 1160 in Wireless Client Mode Gaming Console D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 13 Section 2 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D Link wireless access point
27. e File to locate the firmware update on your hard drive Helpful Hints Upload Once you have a firmware update on your computer a Firmware updates are There may be new firmware for your DAP 1160 to improve functionality and performance use this option to browse for the file and then upload Sick here to check for a0_uncrade on our support site released periodicaly to g After you have download the new firmware file from our support site click the Browse button improve the functionality of the information into the access point below to find the firmware file on your local hard drive Click the Save Settings button to update your Access Point and also the firmware on the DAP 1160 to add features If you run into a problem with a SYSTEM CHECK P Do not update firmware through wireless network OERE SCHEDULES Access Point check our FIRMWARE INFORMATION support site by dicking on the Click here to check Current Firmware Version 2 00 Date 2013 11 14 for an upgrade on our support site link and see if J an updated firmware is Current Language Pack Version No Language pack SCARS SUG Point FIRMWARE UPGRADE L a n u a eC P a C k Note Some firmware upgrades reset the configuration options to the factory defaults g g Before performing an upgrade be sure to save the current configuration from the Maintenance gt System screen You can change the language of the web UI by uploading Ce E a ee EA Enter the name of the fir
28. e access point Wireless LAN Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel D Link DAP 1160 User Manual All of your nternet and network connecton detais are disoeyed on this page The firmware version E abo dispbyed here GENERALI Time Firmware Version MAC Address Connection IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway WIKELESS LAN MAC Address aigale R9950 CFD315 Hetwork Name SSID Channel width one E E Device Inborma tence 1 1 2011 20 06 07 2 00 Thu 14 Nov 2013 00 A8 C 12 34 88 Dynamic IP 169 254 230 56 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 OO0 4 8 C0e 12 34 68 40MHZz Channel Security Mode WI FI Protected Setup 1 Open Disabled Enabled Configured Helpful Hints This page deplays the Bee ieee eee ae show the broware omeny loaded waned and wireless setonge applied en the unit LAN Ethene LAN connection Connection Type being used OHCP or Stabe Subret Mask and Default Gateway are digolaved in thie section WIRELESS LAN The Wireless MAC address Wirekes Nebwork Mame 2510 Wireess Channel and Wineiess Sequnty Type are disolayed in this section 38 Section 3 Configuration Logs 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 Log Options There are s
29. end enabling this if you often use multicast services such as video conferencing and streaming audio video This feature enables client isolation If enabling all clients will not be able to view or access each other s information or within the network Check to enable or disable this feature D Link DAP 1160 User Manual D Link E you are not famler with these Advanced Wireless settings please read the heb section before attempting to modify thasa settings Transmit Power WMH Enable Short GI IGMP Snooping WLAN Partition HT 20 40 Coexistence Enable Disable Helptul Hints Advanced Wireless This recommended Hat wou lenve these options at Ther default values Adjusting then could megathely impact the perfonmence ol your wireless network The on this page should users or iF you are instructed w by one of ou aupport personnel as they can negatively affect the performance of your Access Point if configured improperly lmnenut Power You can lower the output cower of the GAP L160 by 28 Section 3 Configuration MAC Address Filter The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter s It is most useful to prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecting to your network A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter Configure When Turn MAC Filtering OFF is
30. es of security e WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access 2 e WPA2 PSK Pre Shared Key e WPA Wi Fi Protected Access e WPA PSK Pre Shared Key D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 43 Section 4 Security What is WPA WPA or Wi Fi Protected Access is a Wi Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy The 2 major improvements over WEP e Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking feature ensures that the keys haven t been tampered with WPA2 is based on 802 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES instead of TKIP e User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network WPA PSK WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key is an aloha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols amp _ and spaces This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless bridge or access point WPA WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Prot
31. etc e Gets rid of the cables around the house e Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office e Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office e Remotely access your office network from home e Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers e No need to dedicate office space D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 66 Appendix A Wireless Basics Where is wireless used Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office People like the freedom of mobility and it s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people 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 Wireless network is easy to setup but if you re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your access point or Access Point Make sure you place the bridge access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place the bridge access point as high as possible in t
32. everal types of logs that can be viewed System Activity Debug Information Attacks Dropped Packets and Notice one ff ew j ovn ne er First Page This button directs you to the first page of the log DEVICE INFO paras View Log distevs the ectiviies occuring on tre DAP 1L55 ee si caper Last Page This button directs you to the last page of the log ME LOG OPTIONS System Activity M System Activity Debug Information T Attacks Previous Page This button directs you to the previous page of the log Dropped Packets Notice Next Page This button directs you to the next page of the log LOG DETAILS Fisk Pave Lasl Page Preveess Page Kant Baye Save ku Page 1 of 1 Clear Log This button clears all current log content ae me Log Settings This button opens a new menu where you can configure the log settings Refresh This button refreshes the log D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 39 Section 3 Configuration 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 D Link DAP 1160 User Manual Traffic Stenstcs dispey Recewe and Transm packets passing through the DAP 1160 LAW STATISTICS sent ECEE Recewed ax TX Packets Dropped 0 RX Packets Dropped 0 Helpful Hibs ber J Diaplays Gat packet Statistics of batt t
33. figuratiOn cccsesesesesssesssssesssssesssssssessesesssesees 21 Wireless Settings sissrisirisissscesseunussssssitsiseesecossssoavuicosiiiiisi 21 Access Point Mode essssssesesesesesesesessesesesesesesesesesesesee 22 Wireless Client Mode sessesesesesesesessesssesesesesesesesesese 24 LAN SOUNO S sc crscescsnconsennsncitesian a atanaseneensnsacaacandatsecioonseaeeoeate 25 DUG VP e E E A E 26 DACP SONET eE 27 Advanced sesesesesesesssssessesesesesesesesesesesscssseseseseseseseseseseseoseeseeseses 28 Advanced Wireless s sesesessesssesesesesesesesesssessesesesesesesesesse 28 D Link DAP 1160 User Manual MAC Address Filter eesseseessessesessessessessesessessesseseesessessesseseeseese 29 Wi Fi Protected Setup esesessesessesresessesseseseesesresesseseoseseeseseesesss 30 eE a pi E E EE E A A A AEE E S 31 Maintenance eesesesessesesesesesesrerererorererosesoscsrorsrorororersseroseseseseores 32 PON ereer Eee E EE E E E aeeeecacentnceecce 32 SSM E EA E AA 33 Language Pa Ksessissssscescscrsssnseesoa ieina ane 34 PAWA ar E E E SE 34 TO a E E E 35 System Che ecCk sn ssessesssessesseeseessesseossessesseoneessessesseeseesseoseosees 36 ELENE UMC S EE E EEEE 37 UALS R E E EE 38 DEVICE LNTO aeiae ER 38 LOOS e E E 39 Sa LNCS e E E 40 MV VOSS sersan EOR E E E ER 41 PVG o AEAEE EEE AAE A ATAT A 42 Wireless Security ssssssossssscossssccossssccssssccosssssoosssseoossseeo 43 ada E i E E E A AEAEE
34. he room so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home If you have a two story home you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones microwaves wireless speakers and televisions as far away as possible from the bridge access point This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 67 Appendix A Wireless Basics Security Don t let your next door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the access point Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking e Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless bridge e Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more wireless network Cardbus adapters 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 1160 User Manual 68 Appendix B
35. his network dick Connect D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 48 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect 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 1160 User Manual Wireless Network Connection The network testl requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Confirm network keyi Heid ee Cancel Connect 49 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the convenient built in wireless utility Follow these instructions From the Start menu go to Control Panel and then click on Network and Sharing Center Network and Sharing Center View full map s WIFI PC Multiple networks Internet This computer B D Link Public network Pickens E o Local only Connection Wireless Network Connection 2 D Link all Signal strength Excellent Mi Unidentified network Public network PERN Local only Connection Local Area Connection E Sharing and Discovery Network discovery File sharing Public folde
36. ireless network Create a wireless network for your home and office using the D Link DAP 1160 as an 802 11n standard Wireless Access Point Connect this Access Point to a broadband modem and let others wirelessly access your Internet connection Enjoy surfing the web checking e mail and chatting with family and friends online TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The DAP 1160 supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet Support for WPA and WPA2 standards ensure that you ll be able to use the best possible encryption method regardless of your client devices 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 1160 User Manual 7 Section 1 Product Overview Features Faster Wireless Networking The DAP 1160 provides up to 150Mbps 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 Compatible with IEEE802 11g Devices The DAP 1160 is still fully compatible with the 802 11g standards so it ca
37. izard the DAP 1160 ensures that you will be up and running on a wireless network in just a matter of minutes The DAP 1160 features Wi Fi Protected Access WPA PSK WPA2 PSK to provide an enhanced level of security for wireless data communications The DAP 1160 also includes additional security features to keep your wireless connection safe from unauthorized access The DAP 1160 supports WPS on the AP and wireless client operation modes with each capable of being conveniently set up by using the PIN method or Push Button Power Usage This device is an Energy Related Product ErP with High Network Availability HINA and automatically switches to a power saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted It can also be turned off through a power switch to save energy when it is not needed Network Standby 1 91 watts Switched Off 0 19 watts e 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 D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 6 Section 1 Product Overview TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning access point features and Wireless N 150 technology to provide the best wireless performance TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of security features including WPA WPA2 encryption to protect your network against outside intruders Connect home and soho to a w
38. k Next to continue manual Select this option if you want to setup your network manually 19 Section 3 Configuration Find your access point from the list click the radio button in the right column and click Connect Enter the Wi Fi password Click Next to complete the Setup Wizard The Wi Fi Setup Wizard is complete Click Finish to reboot the device D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 20 Section 3 Configuration Manual Configuration Wireless Settings You may manually configure your DAP 1160 instead of running the setup wizard e Access Point Mode page 22 e Wireless Client Mode page 24 D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 21 Section 3 Configuration Enable Wireless Wireless Mode Wireless Network Name 802 11 Mode Access Point Mode Check the box to enable the wireless function If you do not want to use wireless uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions You may also set up a specific time range schedule Select a schedule from the drop down menu or click Add New to create a new schedule Select Access Point from the drop down menu When you are browsing for available wireless networks this is the name that will appear in the list unless Visibility Status is set to Invisible see below This name is also referred to as the SSID For security purposes it is highly recommended to change from the default network name Select one of the following 802 11n Only Sele
39. k DAP 1160 User Manual 36 Section 3 Configuration Schedules Name Enter a name for your new schedule Days Select a day a range of days or All Week to include every day Time Enter a start and end time for your schedule Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here Click the List Add icon to make changes or click the Clear icon to remove the schedule D Link DAP 1160 User Manual SiS TE LAER SCHEDULES ADD SCHEDULE KILE Name Dayts All Week Select Day s Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat All Day 24 hrs Time format Start Time End Time SCHEDULE RULES LIST Hame Davis hourminute hourminute Helphel Hints Schedules are used witha number of obher testures to define when hose festures are in effect Gove eech schedule a name that is meaningful te vou For example a schedule far Monday through Friday fram 3 00pm to 9 10pm might be called After Schad Save to add a competed schedule to the ist below Gick the dit icon to change an exigting schedule Chick the Delete icon to permanently delete a aeie 37 Section 3 Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP 1160 It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information General Displays the access point s time and firmware version LAN Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for th
40. mware upgrade file and click on the Upload button available language packs Upload Choose File No file chosen LANGUAGE PACK UPGRADE Browse After you have downloaded the new language pack click Choose File to locate the language pack file on your hard drive Upload Choose Fi No fie chosen D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 34 Section 3 Configuration Time The Time Configuration option allows you to configure update and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock From this section you can set the time zone that you are in Daylight Saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed Time Zone Select the Time Zone from the drop down menu Daylight To select Daylight Saving time manually click the Saving Enable Daylight Saving check box Next use the drop down menu to select a Daylight Saving Offset and then enter a start date and an end date for daylight saving time Enable NTP NTP is short for Network Time Protocol NTP Server synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers Check this box to use a NTP server This will only connect to a server on the Internet not a local server NTP Server Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop Used down menu Date and Time To manually input the time enter the values in these fields for the Year Month Day Hour Minute and Second and then click Save Settings You can also click the Copy computer time button at
41. my password If you forgot your password you must reset your access point Unfortunately this process will change all your settings back to the factory defaults To reset the access point locate the reset button hole on the rear panel of the unit With the access point powered on use a paperclip to hold the button down for 10 seconds Release the button and the access point will go through its reboot process Wait about 30 seconds to access the access point The default IP address is 192 168 0 50 When logging in the username is Admin and leave the password box empty D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 61 Section 6 Troubleshooting 3 Why can t I connect to certain sites or send and receive emails when connecting through my access point If you are having a problem sending or receiving email or connecting to secure sites such as eBay banking sites and Hotmail we suggest lowering the MTU in increments of ten Ex 1492 1482 1472 etc Note AOL DSL users must use MTU of 1400 To find the proper MTU Size you ll have to do a special ping of the destination you re trying to go to A destination could be another computer or a URL e Click on Start and then click Run Windows 95 98 and Me users type in command Windows NT 2000 and XP users type in cmd and press Enter or click OK e Once the window opens you ll need to do a special ping Use the following syntax ping url f 1 MTU value Co gt ping yahoo com F 1
42. n Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your access point D Link Helpful Hints fe lt you are new to networking and have newer configured an access BoOMT before dick on Launch Se tuo Winer and the Launch Mireles Setup Wizard access point wall guide you through a few simple stepa to get your nebiork up amd ETF WIZARD or e E me O o F you would Ike to utite our easy to use web based weard ta assit you n connecting your DAP 1160 to the wireless network dick on the button below _ Note Some changes made using th Setup Weard may regure you to change some settings on your wireless client adapters so they can stl connect to the D Link Access Pont PUTER Click Next to continue This wizard is designed to assist you in your wireless network setup It will guide you through step by step Instructions on how to set up your wireless network and how to make it secure Next Cancel D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 16 Section 3 Configuration Access Point Mode This Wizard is designed to assist you in configuring your DAP 1160 as an access point Select Access Point from the drop down menu Then click Next to continue Enter a name for your wireless network SSID Enter your Wi Fi Password This Password must be entered on your wireless clients Click Next to continue D Link DAP 1160 User Manual Please select wireless mode Click Mext to continue Wi
43. n connect with existing 802 11g PCI USB and Cardbus adapters Advanced Firewall Features The Web based user interface displays 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 Push Button Configuration is a button that can be pressed to add the device to an existing network or to create a new network A virtual button can be used on the utility while a physical button is placed on the side of the device This easy setup method allows you to form a secured wireless link between the DAP 1160 and another WPS enabled device A PC is no longer needed to log into the Web based interface 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 the access point For extra security a new PIN can be generated You can restore the default PIN at any time Only the Administrator admin account can change or reset the PIN User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use Web based user interface the DAP 1160 lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network whether from the Internet or from your company s server Configure your access point to your specific settings within minutes D Link DAP 1160 Use
44. n the device if possible If the computer is turned off the link light may not be on e Disable any internet security software running on the computer Software firewalls such as Zone Alarm Black Ice Sygate Norton Personal Firewall and Windows XP firewall may block access to the configuration pages Check the help files included with your firewall software for more information on disabling or configuring it D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 60 Section 6 Troubleshooting e Configure your Internet settings Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Double click the Internet Options Icon From the Security tab click the button to restore the settings to their defaults e Click the Connection tab and set the dial up option to Never Dial a Connection Click the LAN Settings button Make sure nothing is checked Click OK e Go to the Advanced tab and click the button to restore these settings to their defaults Click OK three times e Close your web browser if open and open it e 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 e If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the access point for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if forgot
45. net Cable Power Adapter Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP 1160 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product D Link DAP 1160 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview System Requirements An Ethernet based Network IEEE 802 11n g wireless clients AP IEEE 802 11n g wireless network Client Mode 10 100 Ethernet Network Requirements Computer with the following e Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system e An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Web based Configuration e Internet Explorer 8 or later Utility Requirements e Firefox 12 0 or later e Safari 4 or later e Google Chrome 20 0 or later Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version D Link DAP 1160 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Introduction D Link an industry leader in networking introduces the new D Link DAP 1160 Wireless N 150 Bridge Access Point With the ability to transfer files with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 150Mbps the DAP 1160 gives you faster wireless network access for your home or office The DAP 1160 can connect and interoperate with other 802 11n compatible wireless client devices The DAP 1160 is also backwards compatible with 802 11b g It can be flexibly configured to operate in 2 different modes Access Point Wireless Client With its Setup W
46. ocol 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 1160 User Manual 44 Section 4 Security Configure WPA WPA2 Personal It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead 1 Log into the web based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the access point 192 168 0 50 Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Wireless Security Enable WPA2 Wireless Security or Enable WPA2 Auto Wireless Security 3 Next to Cipher Type select TKIP AES or Auto 4 Next to PSK EAP select Personal WIRELESS SECURITY MODE Security Mode Enable WPA Wireless Security enhanced wt WPA requires stations to use high grade encryption and authentication Cipher Type PSK EAP Confirmed Passphrase Po 5 Next to Passphrase enter a key The key is entered as a passphrase in ASCII format at both ends of the wireless connection The passphrase must be between 8 63 characters 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 connectivit
47. r Manual 8 Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 WPS Reset Button Press 1 second to start the WPS process Press and hold for 5 seconds is Reset Button to restore to its original factory default settings LAN Port Connect 10 100 Ethernet devices such as computers switches and hubs Power Button Push the Power Button to switch power on off Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter D Link DAP 1160 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs DAP 1160 1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply 2 Wireless LED A solid green light indicates the wireless function is working The light will be off during device reboot or if the wireless radio is disabled 3 WPS LED A solid light indicates a successful WPS connection A blinking light indicates the device is trying to establish a connection D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 10 Section 2 Installation Installation Please configure the DAP 1160 with a computer connected directly to the AP The next few pages will explain the different operational modes you can use Operation Modes Depending on how you want to use your DAP 1160 will determine which mode you use This section will help you figure out which setting works with your setup e Access Point Mode page 12 e Wireless Client Mo
48. r sharing 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 Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 50 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Click Connect Anyway to continue 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 1160 User Manual D Link is an unsecured network Connect Anyway Information sent over this network might be visible to others Connect to a different network Connecting to D Link C Start this connection automatically 51 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure WPA PSK It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used Click on a network displayed using the SSID using WPA PSK under Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button Select a network to connect to Show an Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided an
49. ransmithed fame and rened frame for the DAFP L160 network 40 Section 3 Configuration Wireless The wireless section allows you to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless access point Connection Time Displays the amount of time the wireless client has K Hardware Versioni Firmware Venion 2 00 been connected to the access point MAC Address The Ethernet ID MAC address of the wireless client Helpful Hints DEVICE INFO The Wireless Client table below displays Wireless clients connected to the AP Access Point In AP KLANER LRN gt Displays connected dient Saag Client mode it displays the connected AP s MAC address and connected Time a T such as Connect Time and WIRELESS CONNECTED WIRELESS CLIENT LIST station MAC address In AP Client mode it displays the connected AP s MAC pele anr WIRELESS D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 41 Section 3 Configuration Help LAN Setup Advanced Advanced Wireless HAC Address Fite WIFI PROTECTED SETUP USER LIMIT Maintenance Device Administration Save and Restore rrmvare Update Ime Schedules SYSTEM CHECK D Link DAP 1160 User Manual HELP Helpful Hints Gik on the bnks for more informations of each section in be GUT 42 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 1160 offers the following typ
50. reless Mode 2 Awess Puinl BAP TT OG w Access Pou Moc AOUN Access Point allows the device to act as the wireless transmitter tor wou router or become a Separate Access Paint ESA Q Prea Mext Cancel Give your WHF network a name Wireless Network Name D Link_DAP 1160 using up to 32 characters Give your Wi Fi network a password WiFi Password Between 8 and 63 characters 17 Section 3 Configuration The following screen will show you your network key to enter on your wireless clients Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard D Link DAP 1160 User Manual Please take a note of the following summary of your Wi Fi security settings for future reference Wi Fi Network Name SSID D Link _DAP 1160 Wi Fi Password 12345678 The Setup Wizard has completed cClick the Save button to save your settings and reboot the device 18 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Client Mode This Wizard is designed to assist you in configuring your DAP 1160 as a wireless client Select Wireless Client from the drop down menu Select Manual configuration to setup your network manually Click Next to continue D Link DAP 1160 User Manual Please select wireless mode Click Next to continue Wireless Mode Wireless Client i Allows your Ethernet enabled device acts as a wireless adapter SRG TEE 1 i65 in Wireless Cien Mode Please select one of the following configuration and clic
51. rograms Shut down es System properties Uninstall or change a program Map network drive gt 49 Favorites 4 Hard Disk Drives 3 BB Desktop Local Disk C Local Disk D Dg Downloads Zz SS 2 39 GB free of 10 0 GB es 22 7 GB free of 30 0 GB DATA E E Recent Places te T J 1 MA 4 ia Libraries SF 305 GB free of 531 GB Db E Documents f gt a Music 4 Devices with Removable Storage 1 gt E Pictures DVD RW Drive F gt amp Videos a jM Computer gt amp Local Disk C gt Local Disk D gt cy DATA E D a Network A100 Workgroup WORKGROUP Memory 2 00 GB Processor Intel R Core TM 2 CPU 56 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Double click the Wireless AP 4 Input the WPS PIN number displayed in the WPS window on the Router s LCD screen or in the Setup gt Wireless Setup menu in the Router s Web Ul and click Next D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 4 ZI 1 J 07417NBWIN7 4 MEA 2 J D LinkAPS i Wireless AP You can find the numeric PIN on a label attached to the router or in the printed information that came from the manufacturer 57 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Type a name to identify the network 6 To configure advanced settings click the icon Click Next to continue D Link DAP 1160 User Manual Give your network a name Your network needs a unique name so that
52. ss Password Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name The administrator can make changes to the settings Se Hints a Confirm Enter the same password that you entered in the Password Password previous textbox in order to confirm its accuracy bee EERE ie ety Fen AN Sie OME ieee DOAL od aaa Ee Ee ee on Save Settings to execute the password change The Password 6 case sensitive and can be A wake yas made up of any keyboard characters The new password must be between 0 and 15 characters in change the Password for IM length the Administrator accounts Enable Check to enable this feature a PESEE B sure t wie donn dhe Graphical PASSWORD Authentication Hew Password senaeana Confirm Password CO AUMAINIS T HATO Enable Graphical Authentication D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 32 Section 3 Configuration System Save to Local Use this option to save the current access point Hard Drive configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using Click the Save button You will then see a file dialog where you can select a location ADMIN Helpful Hints and file name for the settings Seer eee Once your Access Point is FIRMWARE ee the sind ya Upload from Use this option to load previously saved access point PEE ETETE amaan aae e e es file that can later be loaded Local Hard Drive configuration settings Click Choose
53. sta Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center gt Manage Network Connections Windows XP Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Windows 2000 From the desktop right click My Network Places gt Properties Step 2 Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet RSE as your network or the LAN IP address on your router P General e You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X eens where X is anumber between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in ee Use the following IP address use on the network Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router IP adress 192 168 0 52 192 168 0 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 0 ji Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 The cusetretotonngons sever siens Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Preis DNS parer 192 1689 1 Alternate DNS server p Step 5 Click
54. t 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 United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto Contents are subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2010 2011 by D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures DU FEeHRbA a Bite A FU eases Ota ZIRE gt JERFA ARA O BARAAT A Ba S PAT Rae Ravet ZS RIE RIPBA TASH ZR SVeRMAet Rea Ae MIR STE SS ERA AS 25 BRS Fy SHEA o gt AES AS SEK SSA ES ZR Se oo RID BRAS ANS BARE LS PERERA SIRE BSE FE o D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 72
55. the bottom of the screen D Link DAP 1160 User Manual D Link SYSTEM CHECK SLJHELUILES Helpful Hints I System Time Settim fe ee oy sachon allows adime ta The Time Configuration aption allows you to configure update and maintain the coract time on configure update and the internal system clock From the secton you can set the tme zone that you are in and set the maintain the orret ime on NTP Network Time Protocol Server Daylight Saving can also be configured to adjust the ime the Access Points niema when needed system dok Dont Seve Settings TIME CONFIGURATION Time 01 01 2011 20 04 50 Time Zome 6M7T 08 00 Beijing Changging Hong Kong Urumg Enable Daylight Saving SET THE DATE AND TIME MANUALLY Year 2011 Month i fo Day i w Date and Time 2031 ne i m Hour pn ie Minute 4 second 32 Copy compuber tme 35 Section 3 Configuration System Check This section Ping Tests by sending ping packets to test if a computer on the internet is running and responding Ping Test The Ping Test is used to send Ping Ping Result The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here Helpful Hints Bing checks whether a compuber on be Inbernet is ponding PING TEST PING RESULT ores ane ey eee eee iin gti enter its bully quelihed Host Name or IP address Fing z STEI CHECK daman name Enter a host nama or IP address above and click Ping D Lin
56. tworks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device called an Access Point AP connects computers to the network The access point has a small antenna attached to it which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals With an indoor access point as seen in the picture the signal can travel up to 300 feet With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants industrial locations college and high school campuses airports golf courses and many other outdoor venues D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 65 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN but in return it doesn t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices such as mobile phones PDAs headphones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries 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 e Gives everyone at home broadband access e Surf the web check email instant message
57. y until you enable WPA PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the access point D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 45 Section 4 Security Configure WPA WPA2 Enterprise It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead 1 Log into the web based configuration by opening a web browser peppy and entering the IP address of the access point 192 168 0 50 Click Sere on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Wireless Security Enable we requires stations to use high grade encryption and authentication WPA2 Wireless Security or Enable WPA2 Auto Wireless Security aes PSK EAP 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Auto RADIUS Server 1 IP Port 4 Next to Personal Enterprise select Enterprise PEN RADIUS Server 2 IP 5 Next to RADIUS Server enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server Port Shared Secret 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 46 Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows XP
58. y used Enable Check this box to enable the function Disable WPS PIN Locking the wireless security settings prevents the Method settings from being changed by the Wi Fi Protected Setup feature of the router Devices can still be added to the network using Wi Fi Protected Setup However the settings of the network will not change once this option is checked Pin Settings Press the button to generate a new PIN or Reset to Default Current PIN Shows the current value of the router s PIN Reset PIN to Restore the default PIN of the access point Default Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN This PIN becomes the router s PIN You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar Add Wireless Press the button to start with the wizard to setup Station the WPS D Link DAP 1160 User Manual D Link ADVANCED WIRELESS MAC ADDRESS FILTER WIFI PROTECTED SETUP Wi Fi Protected Setup 6 used to easily add devices to a network using a PIN or button press Devices must support WiFi Protected Setup in order to be configured by th method IF the PIN changes the new PIN wil ba used in folowing WHF Protected Setup process Cicking on Don t Save Settings button will not reset the PIN However F the new PIN 6 not saved t wil get lost when the device reboots or loses power Save Se tongs Don t Save Settings WIFI PROTECTED SETUP ALSO CALLED WEH 2 0 IN WINDOWS VISTA Enable Disable WPS PIN
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