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D-Link DAP-1350 User Manual

Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network

Connect 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

. 

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.

Summary of Contents for DAP-1350

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Page 2: ...8 Access Point Mode 18 Wireless Setup Wizard 19 Add Wireless Device With WPS 24 Wireless Setup 26 LAN Setup 28 Static IP 29 MAC Address Filter 30 Advanced Wireless 31 User Limit 32 Admin 33 System 34 Language Pack 35 Firmware 35 Time 36 Schedules 37 Device Info 38 Logs 39 Statistics 40 Wireless 41 Help 42 Wireless Client Mode 43 Wireless Setup Wizard 44 Manual Wireless Setup 49 LAN Settings 50 Log...

Page 3: ... Wireless Settings 87 Wi Fi Protected Setup 88 UPnP Settings 90 Guest Zone 91 DMZ 92 Administrator Settings 93 Time Settings 94 SysLog 95 System Settings 96 Firmware Update 97 Schedules 98 Device Information 99 Wireless 100 Logs 101 Statistics 102 Internet Sessions 103 Help 105 Wireless Security 106 What is WEP 106 What is WPA 107 Configure WEP 108 Configure WPA WPA2 Personal 109 Configure WPA WPA...

Page 4: ...s Wireless Basics 124 What is Wireless 125 Tips 127 Wireless Modes 128 Networking Basics 129 Check your IP address 129 Statically Assign an IP address 130 Technical Specifications 131 Contacting Technical Support 132 Warranty 133 Registration 139 ...

Page 5: ...ing a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP 1350 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product D Link DAP 1350 Wireless N Pocket Router Access Point Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD ROM USB Power Cable Travel Case Package Contents ...

Page 6: ...rements Computer with the following Windows Macintosh or Linux based operating system An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Firefox 3 0 or higher Safari 3 0 or higher Chrome 2 0 or higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer wi...

Page 7: ...erate in 3 different modes Access Point Wireless Client and Router With its Setup Wizard the DAP 1350 ensures that you will be up and running on a wireless network in just a matter of minutes The DAP 1350 features Wi Fi Protected Access WPA PSK WPA2 PSK to provide an enhanced level of security for wireless data communications The DAP 1350 also includes additional security features to keep your wir...

Page 8: ...t the DAP 1350 to router and share your high speed Internet access with everyone on the network EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE This high performance Wireless AP provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots The DAP 1350 is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The DAP 1350 supports all of the latest wireless s...

Page 9: ...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 1350 and another WPS enabled device A PC is no longer needed to log into the Web based interface WPS PIN Wi Fi Protected Setup Pers...

Page 10: ...e three modes AP top Access Point AP Mode CL middle Wireless Client Mode RT bottom Router Mode Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter LAN WAN Port When using as a LAN port connect Ethernet devices such as computers or game consoles When using as a WAN port connect your Broadband modem or Internet connection ...

Page 11: ...n your network Bottom WPS Button LED Press to start the WPS process You will have 120 seconds to start the WPS process on another wireless device When enabling WPS the light will blink during broadcast Once connected the LED will stay solid for 5 seconds and then turn off Reset Button Press and hold to reset the device back to the factory default settings Stand ...

Page 12: ...d light indicates a proper connection to the power supply Wireless LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready This LED blinks during wireless data transmission LAN WAN LED A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet enabled device This LED blinks during data transmission ...

Page 13: ... poster The next few pages will explain the different operational modes you can use Operation Modes Depending on how you want to use your DAP 1350 will determine which mode you use This section will help you figure out which setting works with your setup Access Point mode page 14 Wireless Client mode page 43 Router mode page 61 ...

Page 14: ...s a 802 11n or backward compatible 802 11b g 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 ...

Page 15: ...r Ethernet enabled device such as a game console or a laptop Connect your Ethernet enabled device to the AP using an Ethernet cable The AP Client mode can support one wired client Example Connect a gaming console using an Ethernet cable to the DAP 1350 The unit is set to Wireless Client mode which will wirelessly connect to a wireless router on your network ...

Page 16: ...P 1350 connects to a broadband modem In this mode the DAP 1350 also acts as a router for wireless clients on your network and 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 Internet connection ...

Page 17: ...l 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 18: ...u may use the web based configuration utility To access the configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter dlinkap or 192 168 0 50 in the address field Type 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 Change the mode selector to AP on the d...

Page 19: ...ard to configure your access point and skip to the next page To set up your wireless network click AddWireless Device With WPS and skip to page 24 If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard click Wireless Setup on the left side and skip to page 26 Wireless Setup Wizard ...

Page 20: ...the AP It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D Link device within the same wireless network This Wizard is designed to assist you in configuring your DAP 1350 as an access point If you want to change the admin account password enter a new password and click Next It is strongly recommended to change your password ...

Page 21: ...for your network settings to take effect the AP will reboot automatically When the device has finished rebooting the main screen will display Select Auto 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 ...

Page 22: ...less clients If you want to enter your own key select Manually assign a network key To useWPA security check the useWPA encryption instead of WEP box If left unchecked WEP encryption will be used Click Next to continue If you selected Manually assign a network key as the configuration method enter your network key This key must be entered on your wireless clients For WEP encryption enter a Network...

Page 23: ...23 D Link DAP 1350 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 24: ...tep instructions on how to set up your wireless network and how to make it secure Select PIN to use your PIN number from your wireless device to connect to your network For PBC configuration skip to the next page Click Connect to continue Start WPS on the wireless device you are adding to you wireless network to complete the setup Add Wireless Device With WPS ...

Page 25: ...ction 3 Configuration Press the Push Button on the wireless device that you are adding to your network to complete the setup Select PBC to use the Push Button Configuration in order to connect to your network Click Connect to continue ...

Page 26: ...nless 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 The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DAP 1350 to select the channel with the least amount of interference during boot up Indicates the channel setting for the DAP 1350 The Channel can be changed ...

Page 27: ...ing the wireless security settings prevents the settings from being changed by any new external user using its PIN Devices can still be added to the wireless network using Wi Fi Protected Setup It is still possible to change wireless network settings with Manual Wireless Network Setup Wireless Network Setup Wizard or an existing external WLAN Manager user Shows the current value of the access poin...

Page 28: ...f the access point and to configure the DHCP settings LAN Connection Type Device Name Use the drop down menu to select Dynamic IP DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address on the LAN private network Enter the Device Name of the AP It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D Link device within the subnet ...

Page 29: ...figuration utility Enter the Subnet Mask Enter the Gateway This is usually the LAN or internal IP address of your router Enter the Device Name of the AP It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D Link device within the subnet You can enter the device name of the AP into your web browser to access the instead of IP address for configuration If you are using the device n...

Page 30: ...ate and save Note Make sure you enter the computer you are currently using to configure the access point first or you will not be able to access the configuration utility once you click Save Settings Displays the list of clients in the filter list MAC Address Filter MAC Address MAC Filter List Use MAC Media Access Control Filters to authorize wireless clients by their MAC addresses to access your ...

Page 31: ...TIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages This value should remain at its default setting of 2346 If inconsistent data flow is a problem only a minor modification should be made The fragmentation threshold which is specified in bytes determines whether packets will be fragmented Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragment...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...ou entered in the previous textbox in order to confirm its accuracy Enables a challenge response test to require users to type letters or numbers from a distorted image displayed on the screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your router s network settings This feature is disabled by default Admin This page will allow you to change the Administrator password ...

Page 34: ...int configuration settings Click Browse 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 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 yo...

Page 35: ...ure 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 site After you have downloaded the new language pack click Browse to locate the language pack file on y...

Page 36: ...ork 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 Copy Your Computer sTime Settings button at the bottom of the...

Page 37: ...ust click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule Name Days Time Wireless Add Schedule Rules List Schedules Schedules can be created for use with enforcing rules For example if you want to restrict web access to Mon Fri from 3pm to 8pm you could create...

Page 38: ...e 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 Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP 1350 It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information ...

Page 39: ...ect the types of messages that you want to display from the log System Activity Debug Information Attacks Dropped Packets and Notice Select and click Apply Log Settings Now This button directs you to the first page 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 cl...

Page 40: ...guration Statistics The DAP 1350 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 1350 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Help ...

Page 43: ...ation utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter dlinkap or 192 168 0 50 in the address field Type 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 Change the mode selector to CL on the device Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the DAP 13...

Page 44: ...nt password enter a new password and click Next It is strongly recommended to change your password 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 same wireless network Click the Launch Wireless Setup Wizard button to use the wizard to setup your network ...

Page 45: ... withWPS You may click Generate New PIN to use a different PIN number Click Connect to start the WPS scan Within 2 minutes enter the PIN number into the other device you want to connect to Select Auto 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 ...

Page 46: ...ion to connect to your network Click Connect to continue Note You may also press the WPS button located on the side of the DAP 1350 instead of running this wizard 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 47: ...work manually Click Next to continue Enter the network name SSID of the network you want to connect to If you do not know the exact name or would like to search for the wireless network click Site Survey Find your access point from the list click the radio button in the right column and click Connect ...

Page 48: ...1350 User Manual Section 3 Configuration If you select WPA or WPA2 enter the wireless security password Click Next to complete the Setup Wizard The Wireless Setup Wizard is complete Click Finish to reboot the device ...

Page 49: ...t if available The channel will automatically change to the channel of the AP you are connected to Select the appropriate 802 11 mode based on the wireless clients in your network Select Mixed 802 11b g 802 11n Only or Mixed 802 11b g n from the drop down menu Select the Channel Width Auto 20 40 Select if you are using both 802 11n and non 802 11n wireless devices 20MHz Select if you are not using...

Page 50: ...ic IP DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address on the LAN private network or select Static IP to manually enter the IP settings 192 168 0 50 is the default IP Address of the DAP 1350 255 255 255 0 is the default subnet mask All devices on the network must have the same subnet mask to communicate on the network Enter the IP Address of the gateway in your network Enter the Device Name of the AP It...

Page 51: ...51 D Link DAP 1350 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Logout This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the access point and to configure the DHCP settings ...

Page 52: ... value should remain at its default setting of 2346 If inconsistent data flow is a problem only a minor modification should be made The fragmentation threshold which is specified in bytes determines whether packets will be fragmented Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission 2346 is the default setting Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore ...

Page 53: ...rder to confirm its accuracy Enables a challenge response test to require users to type letters or numbers from a distorted image displayed on the screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your router s network settings Admin This page will allow you to change the Administrator password The administrator password has read write access Password Verify Password E...

Page 54: ...nt configuration settings Click Browse 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 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...

Page 55: ...ure 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 site After you have downloaded the new language pack click Browse to locate the language pack file on y...

Page 56: ...ork 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 Copy Your Computer sTime Settings button at the bottom of the...

Page 57: ...e 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 Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP 1350 It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information ...

Page 58: ...irects you to the first page 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 1350 keeps a running log of events and activ...

Page 59: ...guration Statistics The DAP 1350 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: ...60 D Link DAP 1350 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Help ...

Page 61: ...uch as Internet Explorer and enter dlinkap or 192 168 0 50 in the address field Type 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 Change the mode selector to RT on the device Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the DAP 1350 to your broadband modem You wil...

Page 62: ...Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard click Manual Internet Configuration Setup and skip to page 65 Setup Wizard Click Next to continue Create a new password and then click Next to continue ...

Page 63: ...Link DAP 1350 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Select your time zone from the drop down menu and then click Next to continue Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue ...

Page 64: ...PC s MAC Address and then click Next to continue The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed Click Connect to save your settings Once the router is finished rebooting click Continue Please allow 1 2 minutes to connect Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection It may take a few tr...

Page 65: ...connection manually you will be redirected to a WAN page that allows you to select your Internet type and enter the correct configuration parameters Select your Internet connection type using the My Internet Connection is drop down menu Click the Save Settings button when you have configured the connection ...

Page 66: ...if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your DHCP server Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP You may need to change the MTU Maximum Transmission Unit for optimal performance with your specific ISP The default MTU size is 1500 The default MAC address is set to the Ethernet MAC address your DAP 1350 You can click the Clone Your PC s MAC Address ...

Page 67: ...rk must have the same subnet mask to communicate on the network Enter the IP Address of the gateway in your network 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 You may need to change the MTU Maximum Transmission Unit for optimal performance with your specific ISP The default MTU size is 1500...

Page 68: ...ord and then retype the password in the next box Enter the ISP Service Name optional Select Always on On Demand or Manual Enter the time in minutes where the router will disconnect if idle for the time specified Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Domain Name System server IP address assigned by your ISP You may need to change the MTU Maximum Transmission Unit for optimal performance with your spe...

Page 69: ...rname Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box Select Always on On Demand or Manual Enter the time in minutes where the router will disconnect if idle for the time specified Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Domain Name System server IP address assigned by your ISP YoumayneedtochangetheMTU Maximum Transmission Unit for optimal performance with your specific ISP The d...

Page 70: ...rname Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box Select Always on On Demand or Manual Enter the time in minutes where the router will disconnect if idle for the time specified Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Domain Name System server IP address assigned by your ISP YoumayneedtochangetheMTU Maximum Transmission Unit for optimal performance with your specific ISP The d...

Page 71: ...k Wireless Network Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router Refer to the next page To set up your wireless network click AddWireless Device With WPS and skip to page 76 If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard click Manual Wireless Network Setup and skip to page 77 ...

Page 72: ...option to automatically generate the router s network key and click Next Manually Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next If you selected Automatically the summary window will display your settings Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients Click Save to save your settings ...

Page 73: ...hod enter your network key This key must be entered on your wireless clients Check the Use WPA encryption instead of WEP box to use WPA Encryption instead of WEP Click Next to continue For WEP encryption enter a Network Key exactly 5 or 13 characters long or exactly 10 or 26 characters using 0 9 and A F Click Next to continue ...

Page 74: ...uration If you select WPA enter the wireless security password 8 32 characters Click Next to complete the Setup Wizard Click Next to continue The summary screen will appear Click Save to continue The summary screen will appear Click Save to continue ...

Page 75: ...git PIN and click Connect PBC Select this option to use PBC Push Button method to add a wireless client Click Connect Select Auto to add a wireless client usingWPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Once you select Auto and click Connect you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client s and successfully establish a connection If you select Manual a settings summary screen wi...

Page 76: ...ox to have the device automatically scan for the best available channel Select a wireless channel It is recommended to use channels 1 6 or 11 This option will be disabled if the Auto Channel Scan box is checked Select the transmission rate It is strongly suggested to use the Auto setting for optimal performance Select the appropriate channel width between 20MHz or Auto 20 40MHz from the drop down ...

Page 77: ...you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Enter the Domain name Optional Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers If checked your computers will use the router for a DNS server IP Address Subnet Mask Local Domain Enable DNS Relay ...

Page 78: ...n function Enable DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range Lease Time Add DHCP Reservation DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol The DAP 1350 has a built in DHCP server The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN private network Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting theirTCP IP settings to Obtain an IP Address Auto...

Page 79: ...e drop down menu and click Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device This IP Address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range Enter the MAC address of the computer or device If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you are currently on click this button to populate the fields Click Save to save your entry You must click Save Settings at the top to activate your r...

Page 80: ... will be selected Note If using the SharePort option users will need to install the SharePort Utility into the computers to share the USB device through the router Please see the SharePort Manual on the CD for more information Note The USB port may be used for 3G adapters Currently only D Link s 3G cards will be supported ...

Page 81: ...ernet by enabling Virtual Server Depending on the requested service the DAP 1350 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network The DAP 1350 is also capable of port redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the sc...

Page 82: ...want to open next to Private Port and Public Port The private and public ports are usually the same The public port is the port seen from the Internet side and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network Select TCP UDP or Both from the drop down menu Select Allow All most common or a created Inbound filter You may create your own inbound fil...

Page 83: ...or Both Name Trigger Traffic Type Firewall Traffic Type Some applications require multiple connections such as Internet gaming video conferencing Internet telephony and others These applications have difficulties working through NAT Network Address Translation Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DAP 1350 If you need to run applications that require multiple connecti...

Page 84: ...puter please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual Select a DHCP client from the drop down menu and click to copy that MAC Address Configure MAC Filtering MAC Address DHCP Client Use MAC Media Access Control Filters to allow or deny LAN Local Area Network computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address ...

Page 85: ...ccessing specific web sites by the URL or domain A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet If any part of the URL contains the blocked word the site will not be accessible and the web page will not display To use this feature enter the text string to be blocked and click Save Settings The text to be blocked will appear in the list To delete the text click C...

Page 86: ...for 5 minutes AddressRestricted Incomingtrafficmustmatch the IP address of the outgoing connection Address Port Restriction Incoming traffic must match the IP address and port of the outgoing connection Enable SPI NAT Endpoint Filtering Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world The D Link DAP 1350 offers a firewall type functionality The SPI feature helps prevent cy...

Page 87: ... remain at its default setting of 2346 If inconsistent data flow is a problem only a minor modification should be made The fragmentation threshold which is specified in bytes determines whether packets will be fragmented Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission 2346 is the default setting WMM is QoS for your wireless network This will improve the quality of vi...

Page 88: ...r reset the PIN Shows the current value of the router s PIN Restore the default PIN of the router Create a random number that is a valid PIN This becomes the router s PIN You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar Enable Lock Wireless Security Settings PIN Settings Current PIN Reset PIN to Default Generate New PIN Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS System is a s...

Page 89: ...y pressing the configuration button on the device and then the on the router within 60 seconds The status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network A registrar controls access to the wireless network A registrar only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered th...

Page 90: ...P 1350 User Manual Section 3 Configuration To use the Universal Plug and Play UPnP feature click on Enabled UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment software and peripherals UPnP Settings UPnP Settings ...

Page 91: ...tion Enter a wireless network name SSID that is different from your main wireless network Check to allow network connectivity between the different zones created Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the guest zone Enable Guest Zone Schedule Wireless Network Name Enable Routing Between Zones Security Mode The Guest Zone feature will allow you to create temporary zo...

Page 92: ...Address This feature allows you to set up a DMZ Demilitarized Zone host If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DAP 1350 then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access The DMZ allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet This feature is useful for gaming purposes Enter the IP address of the computer that will be the DMZ host Adding...

Page 93: ...ame and password is still required to access the Web Management interface In general only a member of your network can browse the built in web pages to perform Administrator tasks This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote Internet host The port number used to access the DAP 1350 Admin Password User Password Gateway Name Enable Graphical Authentication Enable HTTPS Ser...

Page 94: ...e 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 Set Time You can also click CopyYour Computer sTime Settings Time Zone Daylight Saving Enable NTP Server NTP Server Used Manual The Time Configuration option allows you to configure update a...

Page 95: ...ou may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network Enable Logging to SysLog Server SysLog Server IP Address Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server The address of the SysLog server that will be used to send the logs You may also select your computer from the drop down menu only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP ...

Page 96: ...y save file of configuration settings Then click the Restore Configuration from File button to transfer those settings to the router This option will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the router 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 curre...

Page 97: ...e router check automatically to see if there is a new firmware upgrade Check Email Notification of Newer Firmware Version to have the router send an e mail when there is a new firmware available Firmware Upgrade Browse Notifications Options Firmware Update You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer Click on Brow...

Page 98: ...Check All Day 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule Click Save to save your schedule You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule Name Days Time Save Schedule Rules List Schedules ...

Page 99: ...onnect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection Displays the router s time and firmware version Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the router Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings ...

Page 100: ... User Manual Section 3 Configuration The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients This table also displays the connection rate and MAC address of the connected wireless clients Wireless ...

Page 101: ...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 This option will save the router log to a file on your computer The router automatically logs records events of possible interest in it s internal memory If there isn t enough internal memory for all events logs of older events are deleted b...

Page 102: ...Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DAP 1350 on the Internet wireless and the LAN ports The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted ...

Page 103: ... Internet The communications protocol used for the conversation State for sessions that use the TCP protocol NO None This entry is used as a placeholder for a future connection that may occur SS SYN Sent One of the systems is attempting to start a connection EST Established the connection is passing data FW FIN Wait The client system has requested that the connection be stopped CW Close Wait The s...

Page 104: ...S Engine logic Smaller numbers represent higher priority The number of seconds of idle time until the router considers the session terminated The initial value of Time Out depends on the type and state of the connection 300 seconds UDP connections 240 seconds Reset or closed TCP connections The connection does not close instantly so that lingering packets can pass or the connection can be re estab...

Page 105: ...105 D Link DAP 1350 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Help ...

Page 106: ...reless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by entering ...

Page 107: ...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 ...

Page 108: ...in the Wireless Security Mode section select Enable WEP Wireless Security Basic 3 Next to Authentication select Open or Shared Key 4 Next to WEP Encryption select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption 5 Next to Key Type select either Hex or ASCII Hex recommended Letters A F and numbers 0 9 are valid ASCII All numbers and letters are valid 6 Next to Key 1 enter a WEP key that you create Make sure you enter ...

Page 109: ...hen click Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select EnableWPAWireless 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 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 be...

Page 110: ...s 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 EnableWPAWireless Security Enable WPA2 Wireless Security or Enable WPA2 Auto Wireless Security 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 Por...

Page 111: ...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 112: ...iguring 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 Select View Available Wireless Networks ...

Page 113: ... Connection box will appear Enter the same WEP key that is on your access point and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WEP settings are correct The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless access point ...

Page 114: ...nfiguring 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 Select View Available Wireless Networks ...

Page 115: ...work 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 ...

Page 116: ... 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 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 117: ...onnect 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 ...

Page 118: ...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 WEP 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 119: ...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 120: ... 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 Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link lights on the device If you d...

Page 121: ...n 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 Unfortuna...

Page 122: ...g 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 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 Once the ...

Page 123: ...8 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 124: ...ess 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 and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications...

Page 125: ...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 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 ...

Page 126: ...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 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ...and click OK Windows 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 If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your access point Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters If you...

Page 130: ... represents your D Link 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 where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make ...

Page 131: ... 5V 2 5A Modulation DQPSK DBPSK CCK OFDM Frequency Range2 2 4GHz to 2 483GHz LEDs Power Ethernet WLAN Operating Temperature 32 F to 131 F 0 C to 55 C Humidity 90 maximum non condensing Safety Emissions FCC Class B IC Wi Fi Dimensions W3 6 x D2 6 x H0 8 91 4mm x 66mm x 20 3mm Weight 0 5lbs 0 23kg 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g and Draft 802 11n specifications Actu...

Page 132: ...Hardware Revision located on the label on the bottom of the access point e g rev A1 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 sup...

Page 133: ...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 134: ...nsee 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 applied ...

Page 135: ...d return shipping charges for any 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 What Is Not Covered The Limited Warranty provided herein by D Link does not cover Products that in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse fa...

Page 136: ...EMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF D LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY ...

Page 137: ...ference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the followi...

Page 138: ...atement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination The f...

Page 139: ... DAP 1350 User Manual Appendix F Registration Version 1 0 November 3 2009 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Registration ...

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