D-Link DAP-1665 - Manual

2 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Network Requirements • An Ethernet-based Network • IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless clients (AP/Repeater Mode) • IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a wireless network (Client/Bridge/Repeater Mode) • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Web-based Configur...

3 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link, an industry leader in networking, introduces the new D-Link DAP-1665 Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Access Point. With the ability to transfer files with a maximum combined wireless signal rate of up to 1200 Mbps 1 , the DAP-...

4 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Faster Wireless Networking - The DAP-1665 provides combined wireless speeds of up to 1200 Mbps 1 . This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. • F...

5 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 Reset Button Pressing the Reset button restores the access point to its original factory default settings. 2 LAN Port Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 3 Power Switch ...

6 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. 2 2.4 GHz Wireless A solid green light indicates that the 2.4 GHz wireless band is active. 3 5 GHz Wireless A solid green light indic...

8 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Installation Please configure the DAP-1665 with a computer connected directly to the device. The following pages will explain the different operational modes you can use. Operation Modes The DAP-1665 features a number of operation modes, enablin...

9 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Access Point Mode Access Point (AP) mode adds wireless capability to your existing wired network. The DAP-1665 acts as a central connection point for any computer (client) that has an 802.11ac or backwards compatible 802.11n/g/b/a wireless netwo...

10 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Client Mode In Wireless Client mode, the DAP-1665 acts as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a game console or a TV set-top box). Connect your Ethernet-enabled device to the access point using an Ether...

11 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Repeater Mode In Repeater mode, the DAP-1665 extends the range of your existing wireless network by repeating the wireless signal of another access point or wireless router. The DAP-1665 and wireless router (if used) must be within range of eac...

12 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Bridge Mode In Bridge mode, the DAP-1665 creates a wireless link between two existing networks, enabling data to be shared between the two networks without the need for a physical connection. The two networks must be within wireless reach of on...

13 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Bridge with AP Mode Bridge with AP mode has the same features of Bridge mode, but adds the functionality of Access Point mode, meaning that wireless clients can connect to one of the DAP-1665s and have access to both networks via the wireless b...

14 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The DAP-1665 wireless access point lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the device. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness...

15 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your D-Link wireless access point using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or adjust the configuration of th...

16 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard to configure your access point. If you want to configure the access point manually without running the wizard, skip to ”Manual Configuration” on page 27. Wireless Setup Wizard Click Next to continue.

27 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration Wireless Settings You may also manually configure your DAP-1665 instead of running the setup wizard. Please refer to the following pages for detailed instructions on how to manually configure the DAP-1665 for your desired ...

29 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Visibility Status: Security Mode: Select whether you would like the network name (SSID) of your wireless network to be Visible or Invisible to wireless clients. If Invisible , the SSID of the DAP-1665 will not be seen by site survey utilities,...

41 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enable: Current PIN: Reset PIN to Default: Generate New PIN: Process WPS: Check the box to enable wireless devices to connect to the access point using WPS. Displays the current PIN to be used by clients connecting using the WPS-PIN method. Cl...

42 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuring Wireless Security Wireless security encryption prevents unauthorized users from accessing your wireless network. The DAP-1665 features two methods of wireless security encryption: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and Wi-Fi Protected...

45 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration LAN Setup The LAN Setup page enables you to configure the Local Area Network (LAN) settings for the access point. From this page you can adjust your local network’s IP address settings, and configure IPv6. Dynamic/Static IP Device Name: My LAN...

46 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server The access point has a built-in Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) server which can automatically assign IP addresses to connected clients that request them. The DHCP server function will only be available when Static IP Address ...

49 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Advanced This section allows you to configure the advanced parameters of your DAP-1665. There will be different advanced features available for configuration based on the mode in which your device is operating. The instructions below are liste...

50 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Wireless On this page, you can adjust the advanced wireless settings for both the 2.4 GHz band, and the 5 GHz band. 2.4 GHz Band Transmit Power: WMM Enable: Short GI: IGMP Snooping: WLAN Partition: HT 20/40 Coexistance: Select the des...

52 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup This section allows you to configure how the DAP-1665 uses Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to create a secure wireless connection. Enable: Disable WPS-PIN Method: Current PIN: Add Wireless Station: Check the box to enable WPS...

53 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration User Limit Here, you can set a maximum number of users that can be connected to the access point at any one time. Enable User Limit: User Limit: Check the box to enable the user limit function. Enter a number of users (between 1-32). Click Sav...

61 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Maintenance The Maintenance section allows you to adjust the administrative settings of the router such as time and date, administrator password, and update the device’s firmware. New Password: Confirm Password: Enable Graphical Authentication...

62 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration System The System page can be used to save and restore the device’s configuration, as well as restore the factory default settings. Click Save to save the access point’s current configuration to a file on your local computer. After clicking, a...

63 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Firmware This section displays information about the device’s current firmware and language pack. Click Remove to remove any currently installed language packs. Click Check Now to check for new firmware or language pack versions. Note: The acc...

64 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Time Displays the access point’s current time and date. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Check the box to have the access point automatically adjust the clock for daylight saving. Select the offset for beginning daylight saving f...

65 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration System Check Enter the host name or IP address for which you wish to conduct a ping test. Displays results of the ping test above. Host Name or IP Address: Ping Result:

66 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Schedules Enter a name to identity the new schedule rule. Select All Week to make the rule active for all days of the week. Select Select Day(s) to determine specific days on which to activate the rule. Days can be selected by checking the box...

67 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 wireless settings such as SSID and channel for the 2.4 GHz wireless...

68 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Log Options: First Page: Last Page: Previous Page: Next Page: Clear Log: Save Log: Refresh: There are several types of logs that can be viewed: System Activity, Debug Information, Attacks, Dropped Packets, and Notice . Check the boxes to displ...

69 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The DAP-1665 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. ...

71 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Help

72 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will explain the different types of security you can use to protect your wireless network from intruders. Please note that some security methods may not be available for all operation modes. The DAP-1665 offers the fo...

74 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key (Wi-Fi...

76 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows® 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security...

79 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows Vista® Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. M...

83 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 5 - Connecting 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 utility or Windows ® 2000, ...

86 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DAP-1665. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration u...

90 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Appendix A - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your 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 follo...

91 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Appendix A - 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...

92 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Appendix B - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11ac • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11g Security • WPA/WPA2 - Personal - Enterprise Wireless Signal Rate • Up to 1200 Mbps Maximum Transmission Power 2 • 2.4 GHz - 11n: 22dBm - 11g: 22dBm - ...

93 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Appendix C - Compliance Statements Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documen...

94 D-Link DAP-1665 User Manual Appendix C - Compliance Statements FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage onl...