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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configure WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA2-Auto- Add Wireless Device With WPS ....... 37 PSK (Personal) ............56 Wizard Setup ............39 Configure WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP, and WPA2-Auto- Access Point ............ 39 EAP (Enterprise) ............57 Repeater ............41 Wireless Client ..........42 D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 3 ® Configure WEP/WPA-PSK ..........59 Using Windows Vista (Secured Network) ....60 ® Using Windows Vista (Unsecured Network) ..63 ® Troubleshooting ..............66 Wireless Basics ............68 Wireless Modes ............72 Networking Basics ............ 73 Technical Specifications........... 75 D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    • Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-1150 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements • Computers with Windows...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The DAP-1150 is Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11g compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802.11g compatible wireless client devices. The 1150 is also backwards compatible to 802.11b. It can be flexibly configured to operate as an Access Point, Wireless Client and Repeater mode.With its Setup Wizard, the DAP-1150 Access Point...

  • Page 6: Features

    Repeater to extend the wireless coverage to cover all "dead" spots". • Easy to install and use – With D-Link's Setup Wizard, you can set up your wireless network in minutes. It configures your DAP-1150's operation mode, makes it easy to add new wireless devices onto the network, and helps you create a simple wireless network for your home and office.

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    AP. Repeater or wireless Client computer, switch mode and hub. RESET: Power: Pressing the Reset Button restores Receptor for the Power the access point to its original Adapter. factory default settings. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Leds

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs LAN:Blinking green light Power: Solid green light indicates activity;Solid green indicates connection to a light indicates connection power source WLAN: Blinking green light indicates wireless activity;solid green light indicates connection D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 9: 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 10: Ap/Repeater/Wireless Client Mode

    AP/Repeater/Wireless Client Mode How you use your DAP-1150 will determine which mode you choose on the DAP-1150. This section will help you figure out which setting works with your setup. Access Point Mode In Access Point mode, the DAP-1150 acts as a central connection point for any computer (client) that has a 802.11g or backward-compatible 802.11b wireless network adapter and is within range of the AP.

  • Page 11: Wireless Client Mode

    Wireless Client Mode In AP Client mode, the DAP-1150 acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a game console or a TV set-top box). Connect your Ethernet-enabled device to the AP using an Ethernet cable. AP Client mode can support multiple wired clients.

  • Page 12: Repeater Mode

    The APs and wireless router (if used) must be within range of each other. Make sure that all clients, APs, and the wireless router all use the same SSID (wireless network name) and channel. Extending the Wireless Coverage of a Wireless Router Using the DAP-1150 D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Configuration

    1. Open the web browser 2. Type in the device name of the DAP-1150.(dlinkap) Note: If you have changed the default device name assigned to the DAP-1150, make sure to enter the correct device name. 3. Type admin in the User Name field 4.

  • Page 14: Wireless Setup Wizard

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup Wizard Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly configure your access point. To setup your wireless network using WPS, you can click Add Wireless Device With WPS and skip to page D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Wireless Setup Wizard For Ap Mode

    Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Next. Select Auto as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Skip to next page for Manual configuration. Click Next to continue. Click Save to save your network settings. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 17 In order for your network settings to take effect AP will reboot automatically. Click continue to return to the login page. Select Manual as the configuration method to setup your network manually. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 18 To Manually assign a network key, skip to page 19. Click Next to continue. If you choose WPA-PSK encryption, 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-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 19 If you choose WEP encryption, the following screen will show you your Network Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Setup Wizard. Choose Manually assign a network key to create you own key. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 20 63 characters long or enter exactly 64 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue. If you select WPA encryption, 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-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 21 13 characters long or exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0-9 and A-F. Click Next to continue. If you select WEP encryption, 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-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Setup Wizard For Repeater Mode

    Setup Wizard For Repeater Mode This wizard is designed to assist you in configuring the wireless settings for your DAP-1150 with repeater mode. It will guide you through step-by-step instructions on how to setup your wireless network. You can click launch wireless setup wizard to quickly configure your access point.
  • Page 23 If you want to change the admin account password, enter a new password and click Next. Select Auto configuration if you want to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup. If you want to setup your network manually, skip to page Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 24 For PBC configuration, skip to next page. Enter the PIN number used into you access point and click Connect. Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you wireless network to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 25 Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration to connect to your network. Click Connect to continue. Press down the Push Button on the wireless device you are adding to your network to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 26 Select Manual configuration to setup your network manually. Click Next to continue. If you clicked on Site Survey to following screen will be displayed. Find your access point from the list and click Connect to complete the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 27 Section 3 - Configuration Choose which Security Mode you want to use and click Next to continue. If you choose WEP, enter the wireless security password and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 28 If you choose WPA, enter the WPA Personal Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. If you choose WPA2, enter the WPA2 Personal Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. The Wireless Setup Wizard is complete. Click Finish to reboot the device. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Setup Wizard For Wireless Client Mode

    Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 30 If you want to change the admin account password, enter a new password and click Next. Select Auto configuration if you want to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup. If you want to setup your network manually, skip to page Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 31 For PBC configuration, skip to next page. Enter the PIN number used into you access point and click Connect. Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you wireless network to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 32 Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration to connect to your network. Click Connect to continue. Press down the Push Button on the wireless device you are adding to your network to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 33 Section 3 - Configuration Select Manual configuration to setup your network manually. Click Next to continue. Enter the Wireless Network Name of the AP or use site survey to find the AP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 34 Section 3 - Configuration If you clicked on Site Survey to following screen will be displayed. Find your access point from the list and click Connect to complete the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 35 Section 3 - Configuration Choose which Security Mode you want to use and click Next to continue. If you choose WEP, enter the wireless security password and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 36 If you choose WPA, enter the WPA Personal Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. If you choose WPA2, enter the WPA2 Personal Passphrase and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. The Wireless Setup Wizard is complete. Click Finish to reboot the device. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 37: Add Wireless Device With Wps

    Select PIN to use your PIN number from your wireless device to connect to your network. For PBC configuration, skip to next page. Click Connect to continue. Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you wireless network to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 38 Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration to connect to your network. Click Connect to continue. Press down the Push Button on the wireless device you are adding to your network to complete the setup. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Wizard Setup

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup Access Point In AP mode, the DAP-1150 acts as a central connection point for any computer (client) that has an 802.11g or backward-compatible 802.11b wireless network adapter and is within range of the AP. Wireless...
  • Page 40 Reset PIN to Restore the default PIN of the access point. Default: Reset to Resets Wi-Fi Protected Status to Not Configured. Vista WPS icon will only be displayed when the Wi-Fi Protected Status is Unconfigured: Not Configured. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Repeater

    Select a wireless security setting. Options are None, WEP, WPA, or WPA2. See p.53 of this manual for a detailed Security Mode: explanation of the wireless security options. Wi-Fi Protected Select enable if you want to configure 1150 with WPS. Setup: D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Wireless Client

    Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Client In wireless client mode, the DAP-1150 acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a game console or a TV set-top box). Network Type: Select Infrastructure if you only connect your DAP-1150 to other wireless clients (as such wireless PCs).

  • Page 43: Lan Setup

    The LAN (Local Area Network) is your private, internal network. This page allows you to configure the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DAP-1150. The IP address can be changed to your current network IP range. This IP address cannot be seen from the Internet.

  • Page 44: Lan Settings

    Section 3 - Configuration LAN Settings My LAN The DAP-1150 is set to Dynamic IP by default. Connection is: . The IP address and subnet mask will fallback to 192.168.0.50 and 255.255.255.0, if don’t get IP address from DHCP server exceed 30 seconds.

  • Page 45: Advanced Wireless

    WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is only available in Access Point Mode. WMM provides basic QoS (Quality of Service) functions for wireless networks. WMM prioritizes traffic based on the 4 AC (Access Categories) of voice, video, best effort, and background. However, WMM does not provide guaranteed throughput. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Access Control

    Access Control Use MAC Filters to allow or deny wireless clients, by their MAC addresses, from accessing the DAP-1150. You can manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the AP (Connected PCs). The default setting is Disable MAC Filters.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    You can reset the DAP-1150 back to the Restore To factory default settings by clicking on Factory Default Restore Device. Make sure to save the Settings: current system settings before clicking on Restore Device.

  • Page 48: Firmware Update

    Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Update This feature is used to update the firmware of the DAP-1150. The current firmware version and firmware date are displayed here. Click here to Click this link and you will be connected to check for an D-Link’s support website where you can...

  • Page 49: Status

    Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This screen displays the current firmware version and the current LAN, and Wireless LAN settings on your access point. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Log

    Section 3 - Configuration The DAP-1150 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP. If the AP is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You can save the log files under Log Setting. First Page: This button directs you to the first page of the log.

  • Page 51: Statistics

    Statistics The DAP-1150 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 52: Help

    Section 3 - Configuration Help The Help menu contains an index of links to help topics for each feature of the DAP-1150. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 53: 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-1150 offers the following types of security: • WPA-Personal (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-Enterprise (Extensible Authentication Protocol) •...

  • Page 54: Configure Wep

    7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 55: What Is Wpa

    WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA2-Auto-PSK/WPA2-Auto-EAP accepts wireless clients that use WPA or WPA2. Authentication is sill necessary. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Configure Wpa-Psk, Wpa2-Psk, And Wpa2-Auto-Psk (Personal)

    7. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the access point with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA2-Auto-Personal on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the access point. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Configure Wpa-Eap, Wpa2-Eap, And Wpa2-Auto-Eap (Enterprise)

    6. Next to Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 7. Next to Shared Secret, enter the security key. 8. Click Save Settings to save your settings. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 58: Connect To A Wireless Network Using Windows Xp

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Configure Wep/Wpa-Psk

    It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP or WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WEP or WPA-PSK key must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Using Windows Vista (Secured Network)

    The following are step-by-step directions to connect to a secured wireless network using Windows Vista. ® 1. Right-click on Network and click on Properties. 2. Click the Manage network connections link in the Network and Sharing Center window. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 61 3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect/Disconnect from the drop-down menu. 4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window and then click the Connect button. 5. The following window displays connection progress. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 62 [SSID name] window. When you are finished, click the Connect button. 7. The following Successfully connected to [SSID name] window is displayed. Choose to save this network and/or start this new connection automatically. When you are finished, click the Close button. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Using Windows Vista (Unsecured Network)

    The following are step-by-step directions to set up a wireless connection on an unsecured network using Windows ® Vista. 1. Right-click on Network and click on Properties. 2. Go to the Network and Sharing Center window and click the Manage Network Connections link. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 64 4. Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window and then click the Connect button. 5. Confirm that you still want to connect on the following Network Connection Status window by clicking on Connect Anyway. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 65 6. The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the connection progress. 7. The following Successfully connected to [SSID name] window is displayed. Choose to save this network and/or start this new connection automatically. When you are finished, click the Close button. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link access point (for example, dlinkap), you are not connecting to a website on the Internet or have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself.
  • Page 67 • Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web-based configuration utility. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link access point in the address bar. This should open the login page for your the web-based configuration utility.

  • Page 68: Wireless Basics

    Strictly adhering to IEEE standards, the D-Link wireless family of products allows you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
  • Page 69 Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is a worldwide leader and an award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
  • Page 70 • Stay on top of everything at home as you would at the office • Remotely access your office network from home • Share an Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 71 Public places that offer wireless access is usually called a “hotspot”. Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.

  • Page 72: Wireless Modes

    An Infrastructure network contains an AP or a wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or the AP. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Networking Basics

    DHCP request on newly installed adapters. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot in a hotel, coffee shop, airport, or another public place, please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 74: 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-1150 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Technical Specifications

    RADIO & MODULATION SCHEMES + For 802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, CCK, OFDM 16dBm (typical) + For 802.11g: OPERATION MODES 14dBm (typical) - Access Point - Repeater - Wireless Client ANTENNA 2dBi Gain detachable omni-directional antenna with RP-SMA connector D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
  • Page 76 54Mbps maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, may lower actual throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range, maximum throughput based on 802.11g devices. D-Link DAP-1150 User Manual...
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