Page 2 - Configuration; Table of Contents
2 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Table of Contents Product Overview ........................................................ 4 Package Contents ................................................... 4System Requirements ............................................. 4Introduction .............................
Page 3 - Firmware and SSL Certification Upload; Technical Specifications
3 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Table of Contents Log ................................................................... 51 View Log ...................................................... 51Log Settings ................................................. 52 Maintenance ....................................
Page 4 - AirPremier N Dual Band PoE Access Point; System Requirements; • Computers with Windows; Product Overview; Package Contents
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 • Computers with Windows ® , Macintosh ® , or Linux-based operating systems with...
Page 5 - Introduction; are now able to move across the network quickly.
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 efficiently. With the DAP-2553, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because la...
Page 6 - XP operating system. You will need to
6 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview WPA-Enterprise configured, 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 wh...
Page 7 - Four different operation modes; AP Manager II management software; SNMP for management; Features
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...
Page 8 - Wireless Basics; be beneficial to many users.; Mobility; of wireless devices deployed.
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 ac...
Page 9 - Standards-Based Technology
9 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Standards-Based Technology 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 ...
Page 10 - Wireless Installation Considerations; so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
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...
Page 11 - Four Operational Modes
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 mult...
Page 12 - Getting Started; You will need broadband Internet access.
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....
Page 13 - the power adapter shipped with the AP.
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 ad...
Page 14 - Network; Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings; and uncheck the enable box.; Enter; . Make sure that the IP addresses of the; admin; password. Leave the password field; Login
14 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration To configure 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 proxy server function. To disable this function, ...
Page 15 - button at the bottom of each; Apply; button to configure changes.
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 configuration screens in this section, use the Apply button at the bottom of each screen to save your configuration changes. Clic...
Page 16 - Home > Basic Settings; Wireless; Access Point mode
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 specific wireless...
Page 18 - WDS with AP mode; In WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects
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. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is dlink . The SSID can be easily...
Page 20 - WDS mode
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. S e r v i c e S e t I d e n t i f i e r ( S S I D ) i s t h e n a m e designated for a spe...
Page 22 - Wireless Client mode
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 fr...
Page 23 - Open System/Shared Key Authentication
23 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Open System/Shared Key Authentication Encryption: Key Type*: 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 ...
Page 24 - WPA-Personal authentication
24 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WPA-Personal authentication When WPA-Personal is selected for Authentication 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 different algorithms. AUTO (WPA or WPA...
Page 25 - WPA-Enterprise authentication
25 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration WPA-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 ...
Page 26 - LAN; LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered
26 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Static IP (Manual) is chosen here. Choose this option 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 fields here will be grayed out....
Page 27 - Home > Advanced Settings; Performance
27 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Home > Advanced Settings Performance *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buildin...
Page 29 - The device supports up to four multiple Service Set; Basic; section. The SSID’s factory default setting; . The SSID can be easily changed to connect
29 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The device supports up to four multiple Service Set Identifiers. 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 n...
Page 31 - VLAN; The DAP-2553 supports VLANs. VLANs can be created
31 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration VLAN VLAN List The DAP-2553 supports VLANs. VLANs can be created 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 w...
Page 32 - Port List; The Port List tab displays the current ports. If you want
32 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Port List The Port List tab displays the current ports. If you want to configure the guest and internal networks on a Virtual LAN (VLAN), the switch and DHCP server you are using must also support VLANs. As a prerequisite step, configure a por...
Page 33 - The; button to let your changes take effect.
33 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Add/Edit VLAN The Add/Edit VLAN tab is used to configure VLANs. Once you have made the desired changes, 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 t...
Page 34 - PVID Setting; tab is used to enable/disable the
34 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration PVID Setting The PVID Setting tab is used to enable/disable the Port VLAN Identifier Auto Assign Status as well as to configure various types of PVID settings. Click the Apply button to let your changes take effect. Use the radio button to tog...
Page 35 - Intrusion; The Wireless Intrusion Protection window is used to
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 . Clic...
Page 36 - Schedule; The Wireless Schedule Settings window is used to add
36 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Schedule The Wireless Schedule Settings window 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...
Page 37 - QoS; Quality of Service (QoS) enhances the experience of
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 traffic of different applications. A QoS Rule identifies a specific message flow and assigns a priority to that flow. For most applications, the priori...
Page 39 - DHCP Server; Dynamic Pool Settings; The DHCP address pool defines the range of the
39 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration DHCP Server Dynamic Pool Settings The DHCP address pool defines the range of the IP address that can be assigned to stations in the network. A Dynamic Pool allows wireless stations to receive an available IP with lease time control. If needed ...
Page 41 - Static Pool Setting; The DHCP address pool defines the range of IP
41 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Static Pool Setting The DHCP address pool defines the range of IP addresses that can be assigned to stations on the network. A static pool allows specific wireless stations to receive a fixed IP without time control. Dynamic Host Configuration...
Page 43 - Current IP Mapping List; This window displays information about the current
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. T...
Page 44 - Filters; Wireless MAC ACL
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 filters function. Select Accept to accept only those devices with MAC addresses in the Access Control List. All other devices not on the list will ...
Page 45 - WLAN Partition
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-communicate by connecting to a target AP. When disabled, wireless stations cannot exchange data through the AP. The default is...
Page 46 - Device Information
46 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Home > Status Device Information This read-only window displays the configuration settings of the DAP-2553, including the firmware version and the device's MAC address. Device Information:
Page 47 - The following information is available for each client; Client 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 S...
Page 48 - WDS Information; The following information is available for each client
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 S y s t e m i n f o r m a t i o n f o r c l i e n t s c u r r e n t l y connected to the DAP...
Page 49 - Stats; Ethernet
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 Traffic Statistics:
Page 50 - WLAN
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 Traffic Statistics:
Page 51 - Log; View Log
51 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Log View Log The AP’s embedded memory displays system and network messages including a time stamp and message type. The log information includes but is not limited to the following items: cold start AP, upgrading firmware, client associate and...
Page 52 - Log Settings
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 the type of activity you want to log. There are three types: System Activity, Wireless Activity, and Notice. Log Server/IP Address: L...
Page 53 - Check one or more of the five main categories to; Maintenance; Administrator Settings
53 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Check one or more of the five main categories to display the various hidden administrator parameters and settings displayed on the next five pages. Maintenance Administrator Settings
Page 54 - Limit Administrator; Each of the five main categories display various
54 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Limit Administrator Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Check the box provided and the enter the specific VLAN ID that the administrator will be allowed to log in from. Check to enable...
Page 55 - System Name Settings
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. ...
Page 56 - Login Settings
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, ente...
Page 57 - Console Settings
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 ...
Page 58 - SNMP Settings
58 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration SNMP Settings Each of the five main categories display various 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...
Page 60 - Configuration File
60 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration File Click the Browse button to locate a previously saved configuration file on your local computer. After selecting the file, click Upload to apply the configuration settings to the DAP-2553. Click Download to save the current D...
Page 61 - Time and Date
61 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Time 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...
Page 62 - System; System Settings
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:
Page 63 - Help
63 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Help Scroll down the Help page for topics and explanations. Help:
Page 64 - Troubleshooting; • Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher
64 D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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...
Page 65 - three; What can I do if I forgot my password?; logging in, the username is
65 D-Link DAP-2553 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...
Page 66 - Networking Basics; Check your IP address; Start; . In the run box type; OK; ipconfig; This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and
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, plea...
Page 67 - Statically Assign an IP address; Windows XP: Click on
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 > Netw...
Page 68 - Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router; twice to save your settings.
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.
