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D-Link DAP-1160 User Manual

Appendix C - Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Standards

 

• IEEE 802.11g, compatible with 802.11n devices

 

• IEEE 802.3

 

• IEEE 802.3u

Security

 

• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2)®

 

• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)

     

  - PBC

     

  - PIN

 

Interface Type

 

• 2 10/100 LAN/WAN Port

 

• 1 Push-Button (for Reset and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)

Maximum Operating Voltage

 

• 12V / 0.5A

Frequency Range

2

 

• 2.4GHz to 2.483GHz

LEDs

 

• Power  

• Wireless 

 

• WPS

Operating Temperature

 

• 32°F to 131°F ( 0°C to 55°C)

Humidity

 

• 90% maximum (non-condensing)

Safety & Emissions

 

• CE

 

• Wi-Fi

Dimensions

 

• 120 (W) x 92 (D) x 24.5 (H) mm 

1

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.

2

Range varies depending on country’s regulation.

Summary of Contents for DAP-1160

Page 1: ...DAP 1160 User Manual Version 2 0 12 09 2013 Wireless N 150 Bridge Access Point ...

Page 2: ...ation 21 Wireless Settings 21 Access Point Mode 22 Wireless Client Mode 24 LAN Settings 25 Static IP 26 DHCP Server 27 Advanced 28 Advanced Wireless 28 MAC Address Filter 29 Wi Fi Protected Setup 30 User Limits 31 Maintenance 32 Admin 32 System 33 Language Pack 34 Firmware 34 Time 35 System Check 36 Schedules 37 Status 38 Device Info 38 Logs 39 Statistics 40 Wireless 41 Help 42 Wireless Security 4...

Page 3: ...f Contents Using Windows 7 53 Configure WPS 56 Troubleshooting 60 Wireless Basics 64 What is Wireless 65 Tips 67 Wireless Modes 68 Networking Basics 69 Check your IP address 69 Statically Assign an IP address 70 Technical Specifications 71 ...

Page 4: ...erview 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 Package Contents DAP 1160 Wireless N 150 Bridge Access Point Ethernet Cable Power Adapter ...

Page 5: ...0 100 Ethernet Web based Configuration Utility Requirements Computer with the following Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 8 or later Firefox 12 0 or later Safari 4 or later 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 ve...

Page 6: ...ss Point Wireless Client With its Setup Wizard 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 ac...

Page 7: ...nternet 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 y...

Page 8: ...work 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...

Page 9: ...o start the WPS process Press and hold for 5 seconds is Reset Button to restore to its original factory default settings 2 LAN Port Connect 10 100 Ethernet devices such as computers switches and hubs 3 Power Button Push the Power Button to switch power on off 4 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter 2 3 1 4 ...

Page 10: ...r 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 1 2 3 ...

Page 11: ...d 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 Access Point Mode page 12 Wireless Client Mode page 13 ...

Page 12: ...ible802 11gwirelessnetworkinterfaceandiswithinrangeoftheAP ClientsmustusethesameSSID 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 Internet Modem Router DAP 1360 in Access Point Mode Computer Computer ...

Page 13: ... 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 Internet Modem Router DAP 1360 in Wireless Client Mode Gaming Console DAP 116...

Page 14: ... 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 3 Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Tr...

Page 15: ... change the default settings or optimize the performanceoftheDAP 1160 youmayusetheweb 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 th...

Page 16: ...16 D Link DAP 1160 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your access point Wireless Setup Wizard Click Next to continue ...

Page 17: ... you in configuring your DAP 1160 as an access point Access Point Mode 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 ...

Page 18: ...18 D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 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 ...

Page 19: ...iguration This Wizard is designed to assist you in configuring your DAP 1160 as a wireless client Wireless Client Mode Select Wireless Client from the drop down menu Select Manual configuration to setup your network manually Click Next to continue ...

Page 20: ...onfiguration Find your access point from the list click the radio button in the right column and click Connect The Wi Fi Setup Wizard is complete Click Finish to reboot the device Enter the Wi Fi password Click Next to complete the Setup Wizard ...

Page 21: ...P 1160 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Manual Configuration Wireless Settings You may manually configure your DAP 1160 instead of running the setup wizard Access Point Mode page 22 Wireless Client Mode page 24 ...

Page 22: ...sible 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 Select 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 Mixed 802 11n 802 11g and 802 11b Select if you are using a mix of 8...

Page 23: ... wireless clients 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 Refer to page 65 for more information regarding the wireless security Channel Width Visibility Status Securi...

Page 24: ... Thedrop downmenuoptionsare 802 11nOnly Mixed 802 11n and 802 11g or Mixed 802 11n 802 11g and 802 11b The channel will automatically change to the channel of the AP you are connected to The AutoChannelScan setting can be selected to allow the DAP 1160 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Select the appropriate channel width between 20MHz or Auto 20 40MHz from the drop down ...

Page 25: ...ngs of the access point and to configure the DHCP settings Device Name LAN Connection Type EntertheDeviceNameoftheAP Itisrecommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D Link device within the subnet Use the drop down menu to select Dynamic IP DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address on the LAN private network ...

Page 26: ...r 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 needtoenterthenewIPaddressinyourbrowser to get back into the configuration utility Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP Static IP Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port s IP information is provided to you by y...

Page 27: ...nable DHCP server DHCP IP Address Range Always Broadcast Gateway WINS DNS DHCP Lease Time Check to allow the DAP 1160 to function as a DHCP server Input the IP address available for assignment on your network Check to keep broadcast Enter the IP address of the gateway on the network Enter the IP address of theWINS on the network Enter the IP address of the DNS on the network The lease time is the ...

Page 28: ...less 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 recommend 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 no...

Page 29: ...AC Filtering Rule When Turn MAC Filtering OFF is selected MAC addresses are not used to control network access When Turn MAC Filtering ONandALLOWcomputers listedtoaccessthe network is selected only computers with MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List are granted network access WhenTurnMACFilteringONandDENYcomputerslisted to access the network is selected any computer with a MACaddresslisted...

Page 30: ...es the router s PIN You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar Press the button to start with the wizard to setup the WPS Enable Disable WPS PIN Method Pin Settings Current PIN Reset PIN to Default Generate New PIN Add Wireless Station 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 De...

Page 31: ...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 Enable User Limit User Limit Save Settings Enter the maximum number of wireless clients that can connect at one time to your access point ...

Page 32: ...r the Administrator Login Name The administrator can make changes to the settings Enter the same password that you entered in the previous textbox in order to confirm its accuracy Check to enable this feature Maintenance Admin This page will allow you to change the Administrator password The administrator password has read write access ...

Page 33: ... point configuration settings Click Choose File to find a previously saved configuration file Then click the Upload Settings button to transfer those settings to the access point This option will restore all configuration settings back tothesettingsthatwereineffectatthetimetheaccess point was shipped from the factory Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you h...

Page 34: ...e 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 After you have downloaded the new language pack click Choose...

Page 35: ... 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 Enter the NTP server or select one from the drop down menu To manually input the time enter the values in these fields for theYear Month Day Hour Minute and Second and then click Save Settings You can also click the Copy computer time button at the bottom of the screen Tim...

Page 36: ...guration System Check Ping Test Ping Result The Ping Test is used to send Ping The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here This section Ping Tests by sending ping packets to test if a computer on the internet is running and responding ...

Page 37: ... your new schedule Select a day a range of days or All Week to include every day Enter a start and end time for your schedule The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Addicon to make changes or click theClear icon to remove the schedule Name Days Time Schedule Rules List ...

Page 38: ...d firmware version Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the access point Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP 1160 It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information ...

Page 39: ...rst page of the log This button directs you to the last page of the log Thisbuttondirectsyoutothepreviouspageofthelog This button directs you to the next page of the log This button clears all current log content This button opens a new menu where you can configure the log settings This button refreshes the log Logs The DAP 1160 keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP If t...

Page 40: ...guration Statistics The DAP 1160 keeps statistics of the traffic that passes through it You can view the amount of packets that pass through the LAN and wireless portions of the network The traffic counter will reset if the access point is rebooted ...

Page 41: ...ireless section allows you to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless access point Connection Time MAC Address Displays the amount of time the wireless client has been connected to the access point The Ethernet ID MAC address of the wireless client ...

Page 42: ...42 D Link DAP 1160 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Help ...

Page 43: ...ty This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders The DAP 1160 offers the following types of security WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 PSK Pre Shared Key WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA PSK Pre Shared Key ...

Page 44: ...thentication 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...

Page 45: ... click Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Wireless Security EnableWPA2WirelessSecurity or EnableWPA2 AutoWireless Security 3 Next to Cipher Type select TKIP AES or Auto 4 Next to PSK EAP select Personal 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 ...

Page 46: ...ddress of the access point 192 168 0 50 Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side 2 NexttoSecurityMode selectEnableWPAWirelessSecurity Enable WPA2WirelessSecurity orEnableWPA2 AutoWirelessSecurity 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Auto 4 Next to Personal Enterprise select Enterprise 5 Next to RADIUS Server enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server 6 Next to Port ente...

Page 47: ...e a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on ...

Page 48: ...onfiguring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen SelectViewAvailableWireless Networks ...

Page 49: ...work Connectionbox will appear Enter theWPA 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 ...

Page 50: ...nvenient built in wireless utility Follow these instructions From the Start menu go to Control Panel and then click on Network and Sharing Center The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID under Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button ...

Page 51: ...ick 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 Thenexttwopagesdisplaythewindowsusedtoconnecttoeither a WEP or a WPA PSK wireless network ...

Page 52: ...nect to and then click the Connect button Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button 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 ...

Page 53: ...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 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Wireless Icon ...

Page 54: ...ould 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 following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router ...

Page 55: ... 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 ...

Page 56: ...twork 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 ...

Page 57: ...l 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 Wireless Setup menu in the Router s Web UI and click Next ...

Page 58: ...58 D Link DAP 1160 User Manual 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 ...

Page 59: ... is being configured Wait for the configuration to complete 8 The following window informs you thatWPS 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 ...

Page 60: ... a ROM chip in the device itself Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility 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 Verifyphysicalconnectivitybycheckingforsolidlinklightsonthedevice Ifyoudon...

Page 61: ... the login page for your the web management If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the access point for 10 seconds and plug back in 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 I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your access point Unfortunat...

Page 62: ... 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 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 pressEnter or click OK Once the window ope...

Page 63: ... 1480 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your access point with the proper MTU size To change the MTU rate on your access point follow the steps below Open your browser enter the IP address of your access point 192 168 0 50 and click OK Enter your username Admin and password blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device Click on Setup and then click Manual ...

Page 64: ...ssLANsareusedincreasinglyinbothhomeandofficeenvironments andpublicareassuchasairports coffeeshops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility 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 wi...

Page 65: ...oint 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 networks 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 P...

Page 66: ...phones 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 Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check email instant message etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy t...

Page 67: ...wing 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 br...

Page 68: ...e All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless bridge 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 ...

Page 69: ...r IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start 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 This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter Iftheaddressis0 0 0 0 checkyouradapterinstallation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall so...

Page 70: ... 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 as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X wh...

Page 71: ... 2 483GHz LEDs Power Wireless WPS Operating Temperature 32 F to 131 F 0 C to 55 C Humidity 90 maximum non condensing Safety Emissions CE Wi Fi Dimensions 120 W x 92 D x 24 5 H mm 1 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 mater...

Page 72: ...ermission 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 us...

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