D-Link DAP-1522 - Manual

6 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction TOTAL PERFORMANCE Combines award winning access point features and 802.11n wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance. TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of security features including WPA2 and MAC Address Co...

7 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Faster Wireless Networking - The DAP-1522 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, ...

8 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 2 Mode Switch Three-way switch used to select AP 2.4GHz, AP 5GHz or Bridge mode. 3 Reset Button Pressing the Reset bu...

9 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview LEDs 1 Power LED A solid blue light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. 2 AP LED A solid light indicates that the DAP-1522 is in AP mode. 3 Bridge LED A solid light indicates that the DAP-1522 is in bridge mode. 4 WPS LED A so...

10 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the DAP-1522 is very important. Do not place the DAP-1522 in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.

11 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link 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, ...

12 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Depending on how you want to use your DAP-1522 will determine which mode you use. This section will help you figure out which setting works with your setup. AP Mode If you already have a wired or wireless router, and want to add an access point...

13 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network If you have two DAP-1522 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to connect one Wireless Bridge to your router and move the switch on the back pa...

14 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 2 - Installation One Touch AP Configuration This feature makes the Wireless Access Point to have the ability to exchange/learn the Wireless Profile from another Wireless Router/Access Point. 1. Press the WPS button on your Router or Access Point. WPS LED will f...

15 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration for AP Mode 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...

16 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to quickly configure your access point. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Wireless Settings (on the left side) and skip to page 21. Setup Wizard

17 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration This Wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your wireless device to your access point. It will guide you through step- by-step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected. Wireless Setup Wizard Click Next to continue. Sel...

18 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Click Next to continue. Click End to complete the setup. Click Connect to continue.

20 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Band: Enable Wireless: Wireless Network Name: Wireless Mode: 802.11 Band: 802.11 Mode: Displays either 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz. Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all...

22 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration LAN Settings This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the access point and to configure the DHCP settings. Device Name: LAN Connection Type: Enter the Device Name of the AP. It is recommended to change the Device Nam...

23 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Device Name: IPv4 Connection Type: Access Point IP Address: Subnet Mask: Default Gateway: 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. Use the drop-down...

24 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration IPv6 Address: Subnet Prefix Length: Default Gateway: Primary DNS Server: Secondary DNS Server: Enter the static IPv6 address provided by your Internet Service Provider. Enter the IPv6 subnet prefix length. Enter the default gateway IP address....

26 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Advanced MAC Address Filter The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s). It is most useful to prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecti...

27 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Transmit Power: WMM Enable: Short GI: IGMP Snooping: Sets the transmit power of the antennas. WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. Check this box to redu...

28 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Guest Zone Enable Guest Zone: Wireless Band: Wireless Network Name: Security Mode: Enable Guest Zones Clients Isolation: Enable Routing Between Zones: Check to enable the Guest Zone feature. Select the schedule of time when the Guest Zone will...

29 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enable DHCP Server: DHCP IP Address Range: Default Subnet Mask: Default Gateway: Default Wins: Default DNS: DHCP Lease Time: DHCP Client List: Check to enable the DHCP Server on the access point. Enter the IP address range to assign to the cli...

30 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Reservation If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The access point will assign the IP address only to that computer or device. Note: This IP address must be within...

31 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WLAN Partition Use the drop-down menu to either Allow or Deny internal station connection. Use the drop-down menu to either Allow or Deny Ethernet to Wireless LAN access. Internal Station Connection: Ethernet to WLAN Access: WLAN Partition all...

32 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enable QoS: QoS Type: Priority by LAN Port: Enable this option if you want QoS to prioritize your traffic. There are two options available for your special application: (1) Priority by LAN Port, and (2) Priority by Protocol. There are four pri...

35 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Traffic Manager Traffic Manager enables traffic control of the delivering and receiving of data packets. There are two options available for Unlisted Clients Traffic: (1) deny, and (2) forward. This section allows the user to indicate the devi...

36 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Add Traffic Manager Rule In Traffic Manager Rule enter settings for each user of your network, using adequate IP (Client IP) or MAC address (Client MAC). Set appropriate Ethernet to Wireless and Wireless to Ethernet speeds for the traffic you ...

37 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup Enable: Lock Wireless Security Settings: This feature allows you to add devices to your network using a PIN or button Press. Your devices must support Wi-Fi Protected Setup in order to be configured by this method. Select...

38 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration User Limit Check the box to enable. Enter the maximum number of clients allowed to connect to the access point. The User Limit section allows you to set a maximum number of wireless clients that can connect to the access point. Enable User Lim...

39 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Password: Verify Password: Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Enter the same password that you entered in the previous text box in order to confirm its accuracy. Maintenan...

40 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Time The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in. Daylight Saving can also be configured to automaticall...

41 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Save to Local Hard Drive: Load from Local Hard Drive: Restore to Factory Default: Reboot the Device: Clear Language Pack: Use this option to save the current access point configuration settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you ar...

42 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Browse: Upload: After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade. Once you have a firmware update on your computer, use this option to brow...

43 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you load a language pack and would like to go back to English, click Maintenance > System and click on Clear next to Clear Language Pack .

44 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Ping Test / IPv6 Ping Test: Ping Result: The Ping Test / IPv6 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 p...

45 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Schedule Enter a name for your new schedule. Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day. Enter a start and end time for your schedule. The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click...

46 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration General: LAN: Wireless LAN: Displays the access 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...

47 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless section allows you to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless access point. SSID: MAC Address: UpTime: Mode: Signal: Displays the name of your network. The Ethernet ID (MAC address) of the wireless c...

48 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Log Type: First Page: Last Page: Previous: Next: Clear: Save Log: Refresh: There are two types of logs that can be viewed: System Activity, Debug System, Attacks, Dropped Packets and Notice . Click to view the first page. Click to view the las...

49 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The Statistics page displays all of the LAN and Wireless packets transmit and receive statistics. TX Packets: RX Packets: TX Packets Dropped: RX Packets Dropped: TX Bytes: RX Bytes: The total number of packets sent from the access p...

51 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Help

52 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration for Bridge Mode This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless MediaBridge using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser s...

55 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Press down the WPS Button on the wireless device you are adding to your network to complete the setup. Select Manual configuration to set up your network manually. Click Next to continue.

56 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the Wireless Network Name of the AP or click the Site Survey button to find the AP. Click Next to continue on to page 57.

57 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you clicked on Site Survey , the following screen will be displayed. Find your access point from the list and click Connect to complete the Setup Wizard. Choose which Security Mode you want to use and click Next to continue.

58 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you choose WEP , enter the wireless security password and click Next to complete the Setup Wizard. Enter the WPA/WPA2 Personal Passphrase and click Next to establish wireless connection. Select Auto (WPA or WPA2) and click Next to continue.

61 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Device Name: LAN Connection Type: IPv4 Address: Subnet Mask: Default Gateway: Primary DNS Server: Secondary DNS Server: My IPv6 Connection: Enter the Device Name of the AP and click Next to continue. It is recommended to change the Device Name...

62 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Dynamic Select DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address on the LAN/private network. LAN Connection Type:

63 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Advanced Network Settings This section allows uses to change the LAN Settings. We do not recommend changing these settings from factory default.

74 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DAP-1522 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA ...

76 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to ...

79 D-Link DAP-1522 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 S...

80 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Click 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. The next two pages display the ...

81 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Select a network to connect 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 Security It is recommended to enable wirel...

82 D-Link DAP-1522 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...

83 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Security It is recommended to enable wireless security 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 security ke...

84 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the security passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security sett...

85 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-1522. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows ® XP...

86 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting • Configure 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 se...

87 D-Link DAP-1522 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-Lin...

88 D-Link DAP-1522 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 ho...

89 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both le...

90 D-Link DAP-1522 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 peo...

91 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let your 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...

92 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link 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, p...

93 D-Link DAP-1522 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® 7 - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet ...

94 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u Security • WPA-Personal • WPA2-Personal • WPA-Enterprise • WPA2-Enterprise Wireless Signal Rates 1 • 300Mbps • 108Mbps • 54M...

95 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the produc...

96 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distribut...

97 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the...

98 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of t...

99 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER...

100 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protect...

101 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including i...

102 D-Link DAP-1522 User Manual Appendix F - Registration Version 2.0 April 12, 2011 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration Register your product online at registration.dlink.com