D-Link DAP-2553 manual

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2 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual T able of Contents Product Overview ........................................................ 4 Package Contents ................................................... 4 System Requirements ............................................. 4 Introduction .............................................................. 5 Features[...]

3 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual T able of Contents Log ................................................................... 51 View Log ...................................................... 51 Log Settings ................................................. 52 Maintenance ......................................................... 53 Administrator Settin[...]

4 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DAP-2553 AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point • Power Adapter • CAT5 Ethernet Cable • CD-ROM with User Manual • Quick Install Guide System Requirements • Compu ters with Windows ® , Macintosh ® , or Li nux-b ased ope ratin g systems with an inst alled Et herne t Ad[...]

5 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DAP-2553 802.11n selectable AP increases productivity by allowing you to work faster and more efciently. With the DAP-2553, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benet signicantly because large les are now able to move across the netw[...]

6 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview WPA-Enterprise congured, the new client will be requested to enter a username with a password. If the new client is authorized by the administration, and enters the correct username and password, then access is then granted. In the case where an employee leaves the company, the network a[...]

7 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Four different operation modes - Capable of operating in one of four different operation modes to meet your wireless networking needs: Access Point, WDS with AP, WDS, or Wireless Client. • Faster wireless networking with the 802.11n (draft) standard to provide a maximum wireless signa[...]

8 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide high-speed wireless connectivity that is easy to use within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products provides you with access to the data you want, whenever and wherever y[...]

9 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Standards-Based T echnology The DAP-2553 Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n (draft) standards. The IEEE 802.11n (draft) standard is an extension of the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.1g standards that came before it. It increases the maximum wireless signal rat[...]

10 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier N wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceil[...]

11 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Client AP acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device Access Point (AP) Create a wireless LAN WDS with AP Wirelessly connect multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP WDS Wirelessly connect multiple networks Four Operational Modes[...]

12 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Getting Started 1. You will need broadband Internet access. 2. Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. 3. Connect the cable or DSL modem to a router. See the printed Install Guide included with your router. 4. If you are conn ecting a deskt op computer to [...]

13 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your package) to the LAN port on the DAP-2553 and the other end of the Ethernet cable to either your computer or to your PoE switch. The AP can be powered on by a PoE switch or by the power adapter shipped with the AP. Connecting PoE (Power o[...]

14 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration To congure the DAP-2553, use a computer that is connected to the DAP-2553 with an Ethernet cable (see the Network Layout diagram ). First, disable the Access the Internet using a pro xy server function. To disable this function, go to Control Panel > Internet Options >[...]

15 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration After successfully logging into the DAP-2553 the following screen will appear: When making changes on most of the conguration screens in this section, use the Apply button at the bottom of each screen to save your conguration changes. Click the Apply button to congure changes.[...]

16 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Home > Basic Settings Wireless Access Point mode Select Access Point from the pull-down menu. The other three choices are WDS with AP , WDS , and Wireless Client . Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specic wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory[...]

17 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Channel Width: Authentication: Allows you to select the channel width you would like to operate in. Select 20 MHz if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Auto 20/40 MHz allows you to connect to both 802.11n and 802.11b/g or 802.11a wireless devices on your network. Use the pull-do[...]

18 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WDS with AP mode WDS with AP mode is selected from the pull-down menu. Servi ce Se t Iden tie r (SSI D) is the name designat ed fo r a specic wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink . The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wir[...]

19 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the MAC addresses of the APs on your network that will serve as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that you want to connect with. Use the pull-down menu to choose Open [...]

20 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WDS mode In WDS mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as a wireless AP. WDS is selected from the pull-down menu. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default settin[...]

21 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Click on the Scan button to search for available wireless networks, then click on the available network that you want to connect with. Use the pull-down menu to choose Open System , Shared Key , or WPA-Personal . Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Select Shared Key[...]

22 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Client mode Mode: Network Name (SSID): SSID Visibility: Auto Channel Selection: Channel: Channel Width: Site Survey: Authentication: Wireless Band: Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz from the pull-down menu. Wireless Client is selected from the pull-down menu. Servic e Set Id entie r[...]

23 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Open System/Shared Key Authentication Encryption: Key T ype*: Key Size: Key Index (1-4): Key: Use the radio button to disable or enable encryption. Select HEX or ASCII . Select 64 Bits or 128 Bits . Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key. Input up to four keys for encryption[...]

24 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WP A-Personal authentication When WPA-Personal is sel ect ed fo r A uth ent ica ti on type, you must also select a WPA mode from the pull- down menu: AUTO (WPA or WPA2) , WPA2 Only , or WPA Only . WPA and WPA2 use diff er en t algo ri th ms. AUTO (WPA or WPA2) all ows you to use bot h WPA an[...]

25 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WP A-Enterprise authentication When WPA-Enterprise is selected, you must also select a WPA mode from the pull-down menu: AUTO (WPA or WPA2) , WPA2 Only , or WPA Only . WPA and WPA2 use different algorithms. AUTO (WPA or WPA2) allows you to use both WPA and WPA2. When WPA-Enterprise is select[...]

26 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Static IP (Manual) is chos en he re . Choo se this o pti on if you do not have a DHCP server in your network, or if you wish to assign a static IP address to the DAP-2553. When Dynamic IP (DHCP) is selected, the other elds here will be grayed out. Please allow about 2 minutes for the DHCP[...]

27 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Home > Advanced Settings Performance *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specications. Actual data throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overh[...]

28 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value in milliseconds. The default ( 100 ) is recommended. Setting a higher beacon interval can help to save the power of wireless clients, while setting a lower one can help a wireless client connect to[...]

29 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The device supports up to four multiple Service Set Identiers. You can set the Primary SSID in the Basic > Wireless section. The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink . The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.[...]

30 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Select Enable or Disable . When you select Open System , toggle between Enable and Disable . If Enable is selected, the Key Type, Key Size, Key Index (1~4), Key, and Conrm Keys must also be congured. Select HEX or ASCII . Select 64 Bits or 128 Bits . Select from the 1st to 4th key to b[...]

31 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration VLAN VLAN List Th e DAP -25 53 sup p or ts VLA N s. V LA Ns ca n be cre ate d with a Name and VID. Mgmt (TCP stack), LAN, Primary/ Multiple SSID, and WDS connection can be assigned to VLANs as they are physical ports. Any packet which enters the DAP-2553 without a VLAN tag will have a VLAN t[...]

32 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Port List The Port List tab displays the current ports. If you want to cong ure t he guest and i nter nal ne two rks on a Vir tual LAN (VLAN), the switch and DHCP server you are using must also support VLANs. As a prerequisite step, con gu re a port on the s wit ch for han dli ng VLA N[...]

33 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Add/Edit VLAN The Add/Edit VLAN tab is used to congure VLANs. Once you have made the desired change s, click the Apply button to let your changes take effect. Use the radio button to toggle to Enable. Provide a number between 1 and 4094 for the Internal VLAN. Enter the VLAN to add or modi[...]

34 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration PVID Setting The PVID Setting tab is used to enable/disable the Port VLAN Identier Auto Assign Status as well as to congure various types of PVID settings. Click the Apply button to let your changes take effect. Use the radio button to toggle between Enable and Disable. Use the radio b[...]

35 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Intrusion The Wireless Intrusion Protection window is used to set APs as All , Valid , Neighborhood , Rogue , and New . Click the Apply button to let your changes take effect. The choices include All , Valid , Neighbor , Rogue , and New . Click this button to initiate a scan of the network. [...]

36 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Schedule The Wire les s Sch edu le S ett in gs win do w is used to add and modify scheduling rules on the device. Click the Apply button to let your changes take effect. Use the pull-down menu to enable the device’s scheduling feature. Enter a name for the new scheduling rule in the eld[...]

37 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration QoS Quality of Service (QoS) enhances the experience of using a network by prioritizing the trafc of different applications. A QoS Rule identies a specic message ow and assigns a priority to that ow. For most applications, the priority classiers ensure the right priorities [...]

38 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter a name for the new QoS rule in the eld provided. Use the pull-down menu to select the desired priority: Background (BK) , Best Effort (BE) , Video (VI) , or Voice (VO) . Use the pull-down menu to choose the appropriate protocol used by the messages: Any , TCP , UDP , Both , IMCP , o[...]

39 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Ser ver Dynamic Pool Settings The DHCP address pool denes the range of the IP ad dres s tha t can be a ssig ned t o sta tion s in the network. A Dynamic Pool allows wireless stations to receive an available IP with lease time control. If needed or required in the network, the DAP-255[...]

40 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server. The DNS server translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. Enter the domain name of the network, if applicable. (An example of a domain name is: www.dlink.com.) The lease time is the period of time before the D[...]

41 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Static Pool Setting T h e D H C P a d d r e s s p o ol d e n es t he r an ge o f I P addresses that can be assigned to stations on the network. A static pool allows speci c wirele ss stat ions to receive a xed IP without time control. Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP) assi[...]

42 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Specify the Gateway address for the wireless network. Specify the Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) server address for the wireless network. WINS is a system that determines the IP address of a network computer with a dynamically assigned IP address, if applicable. Enter the Domain Name[...]

43 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Current IP Mapping List This window displays information about the current assigned DHCP dynamic and static IP address pools. This information is available when you enable DHCP server on the AP and assign dynamic and static IP address pools. These are IP address pools the DHCP server has ass[...]

44 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Filters Wireless MAC ACL Displays the current wireless band rate. Select Disable to disable the lters function. Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. All other devices not on the list will be rejected. Select Reject to reject the devices[...]

45 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WLAN Partition Displays the current wireless band rate. The default value is Enable , which allows stations to inter-commun icate by connecting to a target AP. When disabled, wireless stations cannot exchange data through the AP. The default is Enable . When disabled, all data fr om t he Eth[...]

46 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Home > Status Device Information This read-only window displays the conguration settings of the DAP-2553, including the rmware version and the device's MAC address. Device Information:[...]

47 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The following information is available for each client communicating with the DAP-2553. Client Information This window displays the wireless client information for clients currently connected to the DAP-2553. Client Information: Displays the SSID of the client. Displays the MAC address of th[...]

48 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WDS Information The following information is available for each client communicating with the DAP-2553. This window displays the Wireless Distribution System information for clients currently connected to the DAP-2553. WDS Information: Displays the SSID of the client. Displays the MAC addres[...]

49 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Stats Ethernet This page displays transmitted and received count statistics for packets and bytes. Ethernet T raffic Statistics:[...]

50 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WLAN This page displays wireless network statistics for data throughput, transmitted and received frames, and frame errors. WLAN T raffic Statistics:[...]

51 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Log View Log Th e AP ’s em be dd ed mem or y d is pla ys sys te m and network messages including a time st am p and me ssag e typ e. T he lo g in fo rm at io n includes but is not limited to the following items: cold start AP, upgrading rmware, client associate and disassociate with AP,[...]

52 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Log Settings Enter the IP address of the server you would like to send the DAP-2553 log to. Check the box for th e type of activity you want to log. There are three types: System Activity , Wireless Activity, and Notice. Log Server/IP Address: Log T ype:[...]

53 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Che ck on e or mo re of th e fiv e mai n cat ego rie s to display the various hidden administrator parameters and settings displayed on the next ve pages. Maintenance Administrator Settings[...]

54 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Limit Administrator E a c h o f t h e f i v e m a i n c a t e g o r i e s d i s p l a y v a r i o u s hidden administrator parameters and settings. Check the box provided and the enter the specic VLAN ID that the administrator will be allowed to log in from. Check to enable the Limit Admi[...]

55 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration System Name Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. The name of the device. The default name is D-Link DAP-2553 . The physical location of the device, e.g. 72nd Floor, D-Link HQ. System Name: Location:[...]

56 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Login Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Enter a user name. The default is admin . When changing your password, enter the old password here. When changing your password, enter the new password here. The password is case-sen[...]

57 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Console Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Status is enabled by default. Uncheck the box to disable the console. Select the type of protocol you would like to use, Telnet or SSH . Set to 1 Min , 3 Mins , 5 Mins , 10 Mins , [...]

58 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SNMP Settings E a c h o f t h e f i v e m a i n c a t e g o r i e s d i s p l a y v a r i o u s hidden administrator parameters and settings. Check the box to enable the SNMP functions. This is enabled by default. Enter the public SNMP community string. Enter the private SNMP community strin[...]

59 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Firmware and SSL Certification Upload The current firmware version is displayed above the le location eld. After downloading the most recent version of rmware for the DAP-2553 from http://support.dlink.com to your local computer, use the Browse button to loca te the rm ware l[...]

60 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration File Click the Browse button to locate a previously saved conguration le on your local comput er. After selecting the le, click Upload to appl y the conguration settings to the DAP-2553. Click Download to save the current DAP-2553 configuration to your local comput[...]

61 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration T ime and Date Displays the current time and date settings. Use the pull-down menu to select your correct Time Zone. Check the box to Enable Daylight Saving Time. Use the pull-down menu to select the correct Daylight Saving period. Use the pull-down menu to select the correct Daylight Saving[...]

62 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration System System Settings Click Restart to restart the DAP-2553. Click Restore to restore the DAP-2553 back to factory default settings. Restart the Device: Restore to Factory Default Settings:[...]

63 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Help Scroll down the Help page for topics and explanations. Help:[...]

64 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 6 - T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-2553. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows ® XP. If you have a different operating system, the[...]

65 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 6 - T roubleshooting • Congure your Internet settings: • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel . Double-click the Internet Options Icon. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. • Click the Connection tab and set the dial-up option to Never Dial a Conne[...]

66 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your network adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > Run[...]

67 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows ® 2000: Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections Windows XP: Click on Start > C[...]

68 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings.[...]

69 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specifications T echnical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n (draft) • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u • IEEE 802.3ab • IEEE 802.3af Network Management • Web Browser interface HTTP Secure HTTP (HTTPS) • AP Manager II • SNMP Supp[...]

70 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specifications Transmit Output Power (at Antenna Connector) • 15dBm @ 2.4GHz • 16dBm @ 5GHz EIRP • 22.7dBm @ 2.4GHz • 26.7dBm @ 5GHz Max Power Consumption • 10.5W LEDs • Power • LAN • 2.4 GHz • 5 GHz Temperature • Operating: 0˚C to 40˚C • Storing: -20˚C to 65˚C Humidi[...]