Page 2 - Table of Contents
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Table of Contents Product Overview ........................................................ 4 Package Contents ................................................... 4System Requirements ............................................. 4Introduction ...............................
Page 4 - System Requirements; Product Overview; Package Contents
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DAP-1353 RangeBooster N 650 Access Point• 3 Detachable Antennas• Power Adapter• CAT5 Ethernet Cable• CD-ROM with Product Documentation• Quick Install Guide System Requirements • Computers with Windows ® , Macintosh ® , or Linux-based ...
Page 5 - Introduction
5 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning access point features and draft 802.11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance. TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at further distances for b...
Page 6 - Features
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Faster Wireless Networking - The DAP-1353 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other draft 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gami...
Page 7 - Hardware Overview; Connections
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Pressing the Reset Button restores the access point to its original factory default settings. Receptor for the Power Adapter. LAN Port Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
Page 8 - LEDs
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. LAN LED A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet-enabled device. This LED blinks during d...
Page 9 - Installation
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the access point is very important. Do not place the access point in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
Page 10 - Wireless Installation Considerations
10 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link RangeBooster N 650 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, ...
Page 11 - Web-based Configuration Utility
11 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless access point using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet...
Page 13 - Setup Wizard
13 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard A Setup Wizard is available to quickly and easily configure access point wireless security settings. Click Launch Setup Wizard .
Page 18 - Wireless Setup
1 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Setup The Wireless Setup page is used to configure the wireless settings for the access point. Wireless security settings are also configured on this page.
Page 19 - Wireless Settings
1 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Channel: Wireless Network Name: 802.11 Mode: SSID Broadcast: Wireless Settings Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case- sensitive, and set to dlink b...
Page 20 - LAN Setup
0 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration LAN Setup The LAN, or Local Area Network, is your private, internal network. This page allows you to configure the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DAP-1353. The IP address can be changed to your current network IP range. This IP addres...
Page 21 - LAN Settings
1 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration LAN Settings My LAN Connection Is: The DAP-1353 is set to Static by default. Select this option if you do not have a DHCP server on your network, or if you wish to assign a static IP address to the DAP-1353. IP Address: Subnet Mask: Gateway Add...
Page 22 - Advanced; Performance
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Performance This section contains advanced wireless configuration options. It is recommended that these options remain at their default values, as improperly adjusting them can have a negative effect on your wireless network perfomance. ...
Page 23 - Advanced Wireless Settings
3 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Transmit Power: Set the transmit power of the antennas. Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended. DTIM Interval: (Delivery Tra...
Page 24 - Filter
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Filter Use MAC address filters to allow or deny wireless clients network access based on their MAC address.
Page 25 - Wireless Access Settings
5 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Access Settings Access Control: Disabled by default, select Accept or Reject to filter wireless access to the MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List. MAC Address: Enter MAC addresses to be associated w i t h t h e s e l e c t e d...
Page 28 - User Limit
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration User Limit The D-Link DAP-1353 can set limit of wireless client. Using user limit, you can prevent scenarios where the DAP-1353 in your network shows performance degradation because it is handling a heavy wireless traffic.
Page 29 - User Limit Settings
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration User Limit Settings User Limit: When user limit is enabled, select the user limit. User Limit (0 - 64): Select user limit in this field , range cover from 0~64. You can specify the limit only when user limit is enabled.
Page 30 - Maintenance; Device Administration
30 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance Device Administration This page will allow you to change the Administrator and User passwords. There are two accounts that can access the management interface through the web browser. The accounts are admin and user. Admin has read...
Page 32 - System
3 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration System Use this option to save the current access point configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file nam...
Page 33 - Firmware
33 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Firmware Click on the link in this screen to find out if there is an updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse in this window to locate the firmware update o...
Page 34 - MISC
3 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration MISC Console Protocol: Choose None, Telnet or SSH. Time Out: Select a time period after which a session timeout will occur. Status: Check the check box to enable SNMP. Community String: Enter the Public/Private Community string as the password ...
Page 35 - Time
35 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Time The Time Configuration settings are used by the Access Point for synchronizing scheduled services and system logging activities. You will need to set the time zone corresponding to your location. The time can be set manually or the device...
Page 37 - Status; Device Info
3 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DAP-1353. It will display the LAN and Wireless information. Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the access point. Displays the wireless MAC addre...
Page 38 - Statistics
3 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DAP-1353 on the LAN and Wireless network. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Refresh Reset Click R...
Page 39 - Log
3 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Log The log information will include, but not limited to, the following items: • Upgrade Firmware • Client associate and disassociate with AP • Web login If you require
Page 41 - Client Info
1 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Client Info The Connected Wireless Client list shows the currently connected wireless clients. This table also displays the MAC address and wireless mode of the connected wireless clients.
Page 42 - Support
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support The Support page contains an index of links to help topics for each function of the DAP-1353.
Page 43 - Wireless Security
3 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DAP-1353 offers the following types of security: • WPA-Personal (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-Enterprise (Extensible Authentica...
Page 44 - Configure WEP
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section - Security Configure WEP It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to...
Page 47 - Configure WPA-Personal
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section - Security Configure WPA-Personal It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless access point before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encrypti...
Page 49 - Connect to a Wireless Network; Using Windows
D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® XP Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s...
Page 56 - Wireless Basics
5 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link...
Page 57 - How does wireless work?
5 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your hom...
Page 59 - Where is wireless used?; Tips
5 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract peop...
Page 60 - Wireless Modes
0 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the access point. Refer to product manual for detail information on how t...
Page 61 - Networking Basics; Check your IP address
1 D-Link DAP-1353 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, pleas...
Page 62 - Statically Assign an IP address
D-Link DAP-1353 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 ® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections . ...
Page 63 - Technical Specifications
3 D-Link DAP-1353 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft) • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u Operation Modes • Access Point • WDS with AP • WDS • AP Repeater • AP Client Security • WPA-Personal • WPA2-Personal ...