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... 4 System Requirements 4 Introduction 5 Features 6 Hardware Overview 7 Connections 7 LEDs 8 Front View 9 Installation 10 Before you Begin 10 Wireless Installation Considerations 11 AP/Bridge 12 AP Mode 12 Bridge Mode 13 Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network 14 One Touch AP Configuration 15 Configuration for AP Mode 16 Web-based Configuration Utility...34 Firmware 34 System Check 36 Status 37 Device Info 37 Wireless 38 Logs 39 Statistics 40 IPV6 41 Support 42 Configuration for Bridge Mode 43 Web-based Configuration Utility 43 D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 2
... 4 System Requirements 4 Introduction 5 Features 6 Hardware Overview 7 Connections 7 LEDs 8 Front View 9 Installation 10 Before you Begin 10 Wireless Installation Considerations 11 AP/Bridge 12 AP Mode 12 Bridge Mode 13 Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network 14 One Touch AP Configuration 15 Configuration for AP Mode 16 Web-based Configuration Utility...34 Firmware 34 System Check 36 Status 37 Device Info 37 Wireless 38 Logs 39 Statistics 40 IPV6 41 Support 42 Configuration for Bridge Mode 43 Web-based Configuration Utility 43 D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 2
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... What is WPA 64 Configure WEP (AP Mode 65 Configure WPA-Personal (AP Mode 66 Configure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode 67 Configure WEP (Bridge Mode 68 Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode 69 Connect to a Wireless Network 70 Using Windows® 7 70 Using Windows Vista 73 Configure Security 75 Using Windows® XP... Networking Basics 88 Check your IP address 88 Statically Assign an IP address 89 Technical Specifications 90 Contacting Technical Support 91 Warranty 92 Registration 98 D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 3
... What is WPA 64 Configure WEP (AP Mode 65 Configure WPA-Personal (AP Mode 66 Configure WPA-Enterprise (AP Mode 67 Configure WEP (Bridge Mode 68 Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode 69 Connect to a Wireless Network 70 Using Windows® 7 70 Using Windows Vista 73 Configure Security 75 Using Windows® XP... Networking Basics 88 Check your IP address 88 Statically Assign an IP address 89 Technical Specifications 90 Contacting Technical Support 91 Warranty 92 Registration 98 D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 3
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...technology, this Wireless Bridge includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that delivers real world performance of up to router and share your home. Create a secure wireless network to protect your home. Support for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 5 Product...network or from virtually anywhere in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wi-Fi Booster (DAP-1525) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized...
...technology, this Wireless Bridge includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that delivers real world performance of up to router and share your home. Create a secure wireless network to protect your home. Support for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 5 Product...network or from virtually anywhere in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wi-Fi Booster (DAP-1525) is designed for use the best possible encryption method, regardless of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 4 1 USB Use this port to connect a USB 2.0 printer or a Storage Device 2 Mode Switch Three-way switch used to select Bridge, AP 2.4GHz or AP 5GHz 3 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs 4 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 7 Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 3 4 1 USB Use this port to connect a USB 2.0 printer or a Storage Device 2 Mode Switch Three-way switch used to select Bridge, AP 2.4GHz or AP 5GHz 3 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs 4 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 7 Section 1 -
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The button will flash green while 3 WPS Button a WPS connection is ON. 2 Wireless LED (Bridge A solid green light indicates a link has been established. The button will indicate that AP Mode is being established. Section 1 - Product Overview LEDs 1 2 3 4 1 Wireless LED (AP...light green for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. A blinking green indicates the device Mode) is fail to connect to the power supply. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 8 Press the WPS button for 5 seconds if a successful WPS connection has been made. 4 Power LED A solid light indicates a ...
The button will flash green while 3 WPS Button a WPS connection is ON. 2 Wireless LED (Bridge A solid green light indicates a link has been established. The button will indicate that AP Mode is being established. Section 1 - Product Overview LEDs 1 2 3 4 1 Wireless LED (AP...light green for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. A blinking green indicates the device Mode) is fail to connect to the power supply. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 8 Press the WPS button for 5 seconds if a successful WPS connection has been made. 4 Power LED A solid light indicates a ...
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Do not place the DAP-1525 in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your ...the Ethernet port on . If you were using the USB connection before using the Wireless Bridge, then you Begin Please configure the Wireless Bridge with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem, disconnect the USB cable ... to the Internet port on the Wireless Bridge, and then turn the modem back on your computer or you will walk you through the installation process. Before you must turn off your modem. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Placement ...
Do not place the DAP-1525 in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your ...the Ethernet port on . If you were using the USB connection before using the Wireless Bridge, then you Begin Please configure the Wireless Bridge with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem, disconnect the USB cable ... to the Internet port on the Wireless Bridge, and then turn the modem back on your computer or you will walk you through the installation process. Before you must turn off your modem. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Placement ...
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... the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to "AP 5GHz". 1. Connect your LAN. 6. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 12 Installation AP/Bridge Depending on how you want to add a MediaBand (5GHz wireless), to your network, you use your DAP-1525 will help you have a wired or wireless ...router, and want to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless ...
... the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to "AP 5GHz". 1. Connect your LAN. 6. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 12 Installation AP/Bridge Depending on how you want to add a MediaBand (5GHz wireless), to your network, you use your DAP-1525 will help you have a wired or wireless ...router, and want to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless ...
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... If you will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to "Bridge". Section 2 - Move the switch to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 13 To use the DAP-1525 in Bridge Mode, follow the steps below: 1. Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point...
... If you will need to move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to "Bridge". Section 2 - Move the switch to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 13 To use the DAP-1525 in Bridge Mode, follow the steps below: 1. Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point...
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The second Wireless Bridge will need to be placed next to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to connect one Wireless Bridge to your router and move the switch on the back panel to "Bridge". D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 14 Installation Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network If you have two DAP-1525 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to move the switch on the back panel to "AP". Section 2 -
The second Wireless Bridge will need to be placed next to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to connect one Wireless Bridge to your router and move the switch on the back panel to "Bridge". D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 14 Installation Create a Full MediaBand (5GHz wireless) Network If you have two DAP-1525 devices and want to create a wireless network with full MediaBand technology you will need to move the switch on the back panel to "AP". Section 2 -
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Leave the password blank by default. If you how to the Troubleshooting section for Bridge Mode This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. Configuration Configuration for assistance. Web-based Configuration ... Explorer and enter dlinkap or enter 192.168.0.50 in the address field. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless MediaBridge using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 43 Section 3 -
Leave the password blank by default. If you how to the Troubleshooting section for Bridge Mode This section will show you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to configure your password. Configuration Configuration for assistance. Web-based Configuration ... Explorer and enter dlinkap or enter 192.168.0.50 in the address field. Select Admin from the drop-down menu and then enter your new D-Link wireless MediaBridge using the web-based configuration utility. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 43 Section 3 -
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D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 44 Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Click Next to assist you through step-bystep instructions on how to setup your bridge. It will guide you in configuring the wireless settings for your wireless network. Configuration Setup Wizard This wizard is designed to continue. Section 3 -
D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 44 Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Click Next to assist you through step-bystep instructions on how to setup your bridge. It will guide you in configuring the wireless settings for your wireless network. Configuration Setup Wizard This wizard is designed to continue. Section 3 -
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Gateway: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 50 Configuration Lan Setup This section will allow you to change the Device Name if there is recommended to change the local network ...: My IPv6 Select the mode you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, Type: and DNS server addresses. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the bridge and to the computers on the LAN/private network. Default Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP Connection assigned you would like the router to...
Gateway: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 50 Configuration Lan Setup This section will allow you to change the Device Name if there is recommended to change the local network ...: My IPv6 Select the mode you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, Type: and DNS server addresses. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the bridge and to the computers on the LAN/private network. Default Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP Connection assigned you would like the router to...
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... were in effect at the time the access point was shipped from the factory. Reboot The Device: Click to clear the language pack. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 56 Any settings that have created. Configuration System Save To Local Hard Use this option to the settings that you are using.... 3 - First, click the Save button. If you can select a location and file name for the settings. Clear Language Pack: Click to reboot the bridge. First, use the Save button above. Then, click the Load button to transfer those settings to English. This will then see a file dialog, where ...
... were in effect at the time the access point was shipped from the factory. Reboot The Device: Click to clear the language pack. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 56 Any settings that have created. Configuration System Save To Local Hard Use this option to the settings that you are using.... 3 - First, click the Save button. If you can select a location and file name for the settings. Clear Language Pack: Click to reboot the bridge. First, use the Save button above. Then, click the Load button to transfer those settings to English. This will then see a file dialog, where ...
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... for the file and then upload the information into the bridge. Please check the D-Link support site for the update. You can upgrade the firmware of the web UI by uploading available language packs. Click Upload to complete the language pack upgrade. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 57 Configuration Firmware You can download firmware upgrades... drive. Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade. Browse: After you have a firmware update on your computer, use is on your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
... for the file and then upload the information into the bridge. Please check the D-Link support site for the update. You can upgrade the firmware of the web UI by uploading available language packs. Click Upload to complete the language pack upgrade. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 57 Configuration Firmware You can download firmware upgrades... drive. Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade. Browse: After you have a firmware update on your computer, use is on your hard drive from the D-Link support site.
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... key encryption system to improve the security features of security you the different levels of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 64 WPA2 is built on your wireless connection. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). ...using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that only authorized network users can use to authenticate your wireless bridge or access point. WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is relatively simple to be the exact same key entered on a more...
... key encryption system to improve the security features of security you the different levels of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 64 WPA2 is built on your wireless connection. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). ...using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that only authorized network users can use to authenticate your wireless bridge or access point. WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is relatively simple to be the exact same key entered on a more...
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... the top of your RADIUS server in the Port field. 7. Please establish wireless connectivity before your RADIUS server in the RADIUS Server IP Address field. 6. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 67 Enter the IP Address of the window to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and...
... the top of your RADIUS server in the Port field. 7. Please establish wireless connectivity before your RADIUS server in the RADIUS Server IP Address field. 6. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 67 Enter the IP Address of the window to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and...
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... enter this key exactly on your wireless devices. You may degrade when enabling encryption due to save your wireless network adapters. Section 4 - Security Configure WEP (Bridge Mode) It is recommended to 4 different keys using the Default WEP Key drop-down menu. 6. Please establish wireless connectivity before your settings. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 68
... enter this key exactly on your wireless devices. You may degrade when enabling encryption due to save your wireless network adapters. Section 4 - Security Configure WEP (Bridge Mode) It is recommended to 4 different keys using the Default WEP Key drop-down menu. 6. Please establish wireless connectivity before your settings. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 68
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... characters. If using HEX format the pass-phrase must be the same at both ends of the access point (192.168.0.50). D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 69 Security Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) It is entered as you enable WPA-PSK on the left side. 2. Click Setup and then Wireless Settings on your...
... characters. If using HEX format the pass-phrase must be the same at both ends of the access point (192.168.0.50). D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 69 Security Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) It is entered as you enable WPA-PSK on the left side. 2. Click Setup and then Wireless Settings on your...
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Select a network to connect to enable wireless encryption on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 75 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Security It is recommended to and then click the Connect button. Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key being used. Section 5 -
Select a network to connect to enable wireless encryption on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 75 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Security It is recommended to and then click the Connect button. Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key being used. Section 5 -
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... an existing network, you would like to connect to and click Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 77 Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network...
... an existing network, you would like to connect to and click Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 77 Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network...