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Page 2: ...eb based Configuration Utility 22 Wireless Setup Wizard 23 Access Point Mode 24 Repeater Mode 28 Wireless Client Mode 31 Manual Configuration 34 Wireless Setup 34 Access Point Mode 35 Wireless Client Mode 37 Repeater Mode 38 Static IP 39 PPPoE 40 PPTP 41 LAN Settings 42 Static IP 43 Mydlink Settings 45 Advanced 46 Access Control 46 Advanced Wireless 47 Wi Fi Protected Setup 48 User Limits 49 Advan...

Page 3: ...ect to a Wireless Network 69 Using Windows XP 69 Configure WPA PSK 70 Using Windows Vista 72 Configure WPA PSK 74 Using Windows 7 75 Configure WPS 78 Troubleshooting 82 Wireless Basics 86 What is Wireless 87 Tips 89 Wireless Modes 90 Networking Basics 91 Check your IP address 91 Statically Assign an IP address 92 Technical Specifications 93 Contacting Technical Support 94 Warranty 95 Registration ...

Page 4: ...r supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP 1260L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product Package Contents DAP 1260L Wireless N150 Cloud Access Point Ethernet Cable Two Detachable Antennas Quick Installation Guide Power Adapter ...

Page 5: ...10 100 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 7 and higher Mozilla Firefox 12 0 and higher Google Chrome 20 0 and higher Apple Safari 4 and higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to...

Page 6: ...modes Access Point Wireless Client Repeater Router or Wi Fi HotSpot Mode With its Setup Wizard the DAP 1260L ensures that you will be up and running on a wireless network in just a matter of minutes The DAP 1260L features Wi Fi Protected Access WPA PSK WPA2 PSK to provide an enhanced level of security for wireless data communications The DAP 1260L also includes additional security features to keep...

Page 7: ...wired Ethernet connection Create a secure wireless network to share photos files music video printers and network storage throughout your home Connect the DAP 1260L to a router and extend your high speed wireless Internet signal within your home EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE This high performance Access Point provides extended coverage of wireless signal Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IE...

Page 8: ...etwork 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 1260L 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 num...

Page 9: ... 100 Ethernet devices such as computers switches and hubs 2 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter 3 Reset Button Hold the reset button for at least 5 seconds to reset the device back to the factory default settings All the LEDs will turn on for 2 second and then begin the reboot process 1 2 3 ...

Page 10: ... 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 Security LED A solid green light indicates that wireless security WEP WPA WPA2 is enabled 4 LAN LED A solid green light indicates the LAN port connection is OK 2 3 4 ...

Page 11: ...0L User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS LED Button 1 1 WPS LED Button A solid light indicates a successful WPS connection A blinking light indicates the device is trying to establish a connection ...

Page 12: ...will explain the different operational modes you can use Operation Modes Depending on how you want to use your DAP 1260L will determine which mode you use This section will help you figure out which setting works with your setup Access Point Mode Default Mode page 13 Wireless Client Mode page 14 Repeater Mode page 15 Router Mode page 16 Wi Fi Hotspot Mode page 17 ...

Page 13: ...nt that has a 802 11n or backward compatible802 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 ...

Page 14: ...ed device to the AP using an Ethernet cable The AP Client mode can support multiple wired clients If you are going to connect several Ethernet enabled devices to your DAP 1260L connect the LAN port of the DAP 1260L to an Ethernet switch then connect your devices to this switch Example Connect a gaming console using an ethernet cable to the DAP 1260L The unit is set to Wireless Client mode which wi...

Page 15: ...ases the range of your wireless network by extending the wireless coverage of another AP or wireless router 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 channel and security settings ...

Page 16: ...260L connects to a cable or DSL modem to act as a wireless router for clients on your WLAN In this mode the DAP 1260L provides NAT Network Address Translation and a DHCP server to generate IP addresses NAT and the DHCP server allow many computers to share the same wireless Internet connection ...

Page 17: ...Wi Fi Hotspot Mode the DAP 1260L wirelessly connects to a Wi Fi Hotspot The DAP 1260L acts as a hotspot for your wireless devices by allowing you to share a wireless connection with them as a separate personal wireless network Your devices can access the Internet as a single device ...

Page 18: ... 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 Try to ...

Page 19: ...local wxyzrepresentsthelastfourdigits in the DAP 1260L s MAC address in the address field Note Ifyouhavealreadyconfiguredyoursettingsandyouwould like to access the configuration utility please refer to page 23 This wizard is designed to guide you through a step by step process to configure your new D Link AP and connect to the Internet Select the Mode you would like to use from Access Point AP Wir...

Page 20: ... do have a mydlink account or if you need to create one Click Next to continue If you do not want to register at this time click Cancel Note mydlink registration is only available in AP mode If you clicked Yes in the previous step enter your mydlink account name email address and password Click Sign up to register your router You will then be taken to the mydlink website If you clicked No in the p...

Page 21: ...er you have a Mac or a PC You can also use the mydlink App for your smartphone or tablet device The mydlink App will allow you to receive notices browse network users and configure your router from an iPhone iPad iPod Touch iOS 3 0 or higher Android device 1 6 or higher To download the mydlink lite App visit the Apple Store Google Play or http mydlink com Lite ...

Page 22: ...f the DAP 1260L 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 http dlinkap local http dlinkapwxyz or http dlinkapwxyz local wxyz represents the last four digits in the DAP 1260L s MAC address in the address field Select Admin and then enter your password Leave the password blank by default If ...

Page 23: ...ser Manual Section 3 Configuration Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your access point If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard skip to page 41 Wireless Setup Wizard Click Next to continue ...

Page 24: ...nual Section 3 Configuration This Wizard is designed to assist you in configuring your DAP 1260L as an access point Access Point Mode Select Access Point from the drop down menu Then click Next to continue Click Next to continue ...

Page 25: ...figuration Enter a name for your wireless network SSID Enter your network key This key must be entered on your wireless clients Click Next to continue Select your time zone from the drop down menu and click Next Enter your password and click Next ...

Page 26: ...ard After the wizard has detected Internet connectivity the mydlink registration screen will appear To use the mydlink service mydlink com or the mydlink Lite app you must have an account Select whether you have a mydlink account or if you need to create one ClickNext to continue If you do not want to register at this time click Cancel Note mydlink registration is only available in AP mode ...

Page 27: ... you clicked Yes enter your mydlink account name email address and password Click Login to register your router If you clicked No fill out the requested information and click Sign up to create your mydlink account You will then be taken to the mydlink website ...

Page 28: ... Mode Select Repeater from the drop down menu Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS For Manual setup skip to the next page Click Next to continue On the device you want to connect to start the PBC process on the device You will have 2 minutes to start the PBC process on both devices ...

Page 29: ... Manual configuration to set up your network manually Click Next to continue Find your router or access point from the list click the radio button in the right column to select it and click Connect Please wait while the DAP 1260L scans for available Wi Fi networks ...

Page 30: ... the Wi Fi password Click Next to complete the Setup Wizard Give your extended network a new name for your wireless network SSID You can also instead use the same SSID and passphrase as the Wi Fi network you have connected to Click Next to continue The Wireless Setup Wizard is complete Click Finish to reboot the device ...

Page 31: ...ent Mode Select Wireless Client from the drop down menu Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS For Manual setup skip to the next page Click Next to continue On the device you want to connect to start the PBC process on the device You will have 2 minutes to start the PBC process on both devices ...

Page 32: ...guration to setup your network manually Click Next to continue Find your access point from the list click the radio button in the right column and click Connect If you have selected aWi Fi network with WEP or WPA WPA2 entertheWi Fipassword ClickNexttocomplete the Setup Wizard ...

Page 33: ...33 D Link DAP 1260L User Manual Section 3 Configuration The Wireless Setup Wizard is complete Click Finish to reboot the device ...

Page 34: ...er Manual Section 3 Configuration Manual Configuration Wireless Setup You may manually configure your DAP 1260L instead of running the setup wizard Access Point mode page 41 Wireless Client mode page 43 Repeater Mode page 44 ...

Page 35: ...s it is highly recommendedtochangefromthedefaultnetworkname 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 Mixed802 11n 802 11gand802 11b Select if you are using a mix of 802 11n 11g and 11b wireless clients Indicates the channel setting for the DAP 1260L The ...

Page 36: ...he DAP 1260L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DAP 1260L in order to connect to it Select a wireless security setting Options are None WEP WPA Personal or WPA Enterprise Refer to the Wireless Security section of this manual for a detailed explanation of the wireless security options Visibility Status Security Mode ...

Page 37: ...p down menu options are 802 11n Only Mixed 802 11n g or Mixed 802 11n g b The channel will automatically change to the channel of the AP you are connected to The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DAP 1260L to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Select the appropriate channel width between20MHz or Auto 20 40MHz from the drop down menu Check the box if you d...

Page 38: ...vailable Select the appropriate 802 11 mode based on the wireless clients in your network The drop down menu options are 802 11nOnly Mixed802 11n g or Mixed 802 11n g b TheAutoChannelScansettingcanbeselectedtoallow the DAP 1260L to choose the channel with the least amount of interference The channel will automatically change to the channel of the AP you are connected to Select the appropriate chan...

Page 39: ...ork must have the same subnet mask to communicate on the network Enter the IP Address of the gateway in your network YoumayneedtochangetheMTU Maximum Transmission Unit for optimal performance with your specific ISP The default MTU size is 1500 Enter the Primary DNS Domain Name System server IP address assigned by your ISP Enter the Secondary DNS optional server IP address assigned by your ISP The ...

Page 40: ...al Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity You may need to change the MTU Maximum Transmission Unit for optimal performance with your specific ISP The maximum default MTU size is 1492 Select this option if you want the DAP 1260L to get the DNS Domain Name System server IP address automatically Select this option if you want to manually enter t...

Page 41: ...xt box You may need to change the MTU Maximum Transmission Unit for optimal performance with your specific ISP The default MTU size is 1400 Select this option if you want the DAP 1260L get DNS server IP address automatically Select this option if you want to manually enter the DNS Server IP address es Fields to enter the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses will appear after you select th...

Page 42: ...ings 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 43: ...efault IP address is 192 168 0 50 If you change the IP address onceyouclickApply youwillneedtoenter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP Enter the Primary DNS Server assigned by your ISP Enter the Secondary DNS Server if there is one assigned by your ISP Static IP Select Stati...

Page 44: ... DNS DHCP Lease Time Click to enable the use of the built in DHCP server Enter the IP addresses of the devices on your network Click to always broadcast Enter the Gateway address Enter the WINS Server address Enter the DNS Server Enter the time period for which the DHCP server leases its IP addresses to devices on your network ...

Page 45: ...nk Settings This page allows you use its mydlink cloud services features including online access and management of your device through mydlink portal website This feature is only available in AP mode Register mydlink service Click to register for mydlink service ...

Page 46: ...Rule When Turn MAC Filtering OFF is selected MAC addresses are not used to control network access When Turn MAC 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 When Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to access the network is selected any computer with a MAC address lis...

Page 47: ...s 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 not be able to view or a...

Page 48: ...mes the router s PIN You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar Click the button to start the wizard to set up the WPS Enable Lock Wireless Security Settings 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 ...

Page 49: ...able 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 This feature is only available in AP mode ...

Page 50: ... devices Click to enable the DAP 1260L s WAN port to respond to ping requests from the Internet Click to enable remote management of the DAP 1260L from anywhere over the Internet Click Save Settings to save and activate the new changes You can configure several LAN settings for your network It is not recommended to change these settings from factory default This feature is only available in Router...

Page 51: ...or 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 52: ...ess point configuration settings Click Browse to find apreviouslysavedconfigurationfile Then clickthe Upload Settings button to transfer those settings to the access point This option will restore all configuration settings back 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 y...

Page 53: ...ormation into the access point 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 Browse 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 sit...

Page 54: ...work 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 the Year Month Day Hour Minute and Second and then click Save Settings You can also click the CopyYour Computer sTime Settings button at the bottom of the...

Page 55: ... Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet Enter the host name or IP IPv6 address that you wish to Ping and click 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 56: ... a range of days or AllWeek to include every day Enter a start and end time for your schedule The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule Note Schedules is available in all modes except Client mode Name Days Time Schedule Rules List ...

Page 57: ... point s time and 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 LAN and wireless LAN information for the DAP 1260L ...

Page 58: ...age of the log This button directs you to the last page of the log This button directs you to the previous page of the log 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 1260L keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the A...

Page 59: ...guration Statistics The DAP 1260L 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 60: ...wireless 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 61: ...61 D Link DAP 1260L User Manual Section 3 Configuration IPv6 This page displays all your IPv6 Internet and network connection information This feature is only available in AP mode ...

Page 62: ...62 D Link DAP 1260L User Manual Section 3 Configuration Help ...

Page 63: ...ity This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders The DAP 1260L offers the following types of security WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WPA Personal Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Enterprise Wi Fi Protected Access ...

Page 64: ... as effective anymore WEP uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection For 64 Bit WEP the key is an alpha numeric password that is 10 hex digits or an ASCII password consisting of 5 text characters The hex digits are either numbers from 0 to 9 or letters from A to F For 128 Bit WEP the key is an alpha numeric password that is 26 hex digits or an ASCII password with 13 text cha...

Page 65: ...e left side 2 Next to Security Mode select WEP Note Choosing WEP means the device will only operate in Legacy wireless mode 802 11B G and will not provide 802 11N performance 3 Next to WEP Encryption select 64Bit 10 hex digits 64Bit 5 ASCII characters 128Bit 26 hex digits or 128Bit 13 ASCII characters 4 Next to WEP Key 1 enter a set of digits or letters from A to F or a string of text 5 Next to Au...

Page 66: ...uthentication 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 a...

Page 67: ...l Click on Setup and then click Wireless Setup on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select WPA Personal 3 Next to WPA Mode select Auto WPA or WPA2 WPA2 only or WPA only 4 Next to Cipher Type select TKIP AES or TKIP and AES 5 Next to Pre Shared Key enter a key The key is entered as a passphraseinASCIIformatatbothendsofthewirelessconnection The passphrase must be between 8 63 characters 6 Click ...

Page 68: ...cess point dlinkap local Click on Setup and then click Wireless Setup on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select WPA Enterprise 3 Next toWPAMode selectAuto WPAorWPA2 WPA2only or WPA only 4 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Auto 5 NexttoRADIUSServerIPAddress entertheIPAddressofyourRADIUS server 6 Next to RADIUS Server Port enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server 1812 is the d...

Page 69: ...ve 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 70: ...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 71: ...tworkConnectionbox 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 72: ...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 73: ...lick 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 74: ...nnect 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 75: ...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 76: ...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 following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router ...

Page 77: ...ase that is on your router and click Connect You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router 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 78: ...twork Configure WPS The WPS feature of the DAP 1260L can be configured using Windows 7 Carry out the following steps to use Windows 7 to configure the WPS feature of the DAP 1260L 1 Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu 2 Click the Network option ...

Page 79: ...al Section 5 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Double click the DAP 1260L 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 80: ...80 D Link DAP 1260L 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 81: ...is being configured Wait for the configuration to complete 8 The following window informs you that WPS on the DAP 1260L 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 82: ...vice 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 Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and higher Mozilla Firefox 12 0 and higher Google Chrome 20 0 and higher Apple Safari 4 and higher Verifyphysicalconnectivitybycheckingforsolid...

Page 83: ... 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 84: ...U 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 op...

Page 85: ... 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 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...owing 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 b...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...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 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 w...

Page 93: ... Wireless Security LAN Operating Temperature 0 F to 40 F 32 C to 104 C Humidity Operating 0 to 90 non condensing Storage 5 to 95 non condensing Safety Emissions FCC IC CE C Tick Dimensions 147 W x 108 D x 27 8 H mm 5 78 x 4 28 x 1 09 inches 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g and 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmen...

Page 94: ... Hardware Revision located on the label on the bottom of the access point e g rev B1 Serial Number s n number located on the label on the bottom of the access point You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United States Phone Support 877 453 5465 Internet Support http su...

Page 95: ...der this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may at its option...

Page 96: ... licensee for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of D Link s products will not be app...

Page 97: ...y product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming Submitting A Claim Canada The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D ...

Page 98: ...ing negligence misuse faultyinstallation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the produc...

Page 99: ...NTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not ...

Page 100: ...an for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfe...

Page 101: ...at type are strictly prohibited for use with this device Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer u...

Page 102: ...onner avec les types d antenne énumérés ci dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l impédance requise pour chaque type d antenne Les types d antenne non inclus dans cette liste ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué sont strictement interdits pour l exploitation de l émetteur Antenna information dipole 2dBi Brand D Link Manufacturer WHA YU ...

Page 103: ...DAP 1260L User Manual Appendix F Registration Version 1 0 October 25 2012 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Registration ...

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