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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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EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered by smart beam technology, this Wireless Bridge includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that delivers real world performance of up to protect your network against outside intruders. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 5 Connect the Wi-Fi Booster to router and share your home. Support for WPA...
EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE Powered by smart beam technology, this Wireless Bridge includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that delivers real world performance of up to protect your network against outside intruders. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 5 Connect the Wi-Fi Booster to router and share your home. Support for WPA...
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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 - 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
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... indicates the device Mode) is fail to connect to the power supply. Section 1 - The button will light green for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. 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 proper connection to the AP... is being established. Product Overview LEDs 1 2 3 4 1 Wireless LED (AP Mode) A solid green light 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.
... indicates the device Mode) is fail to connect to the power supply. Section 1 - The button will light green for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. 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 proper connection to the AP... is being established. Product Overview LEDs 1 2 3 4 1 Wireless LED (AP Mode) A solid green light 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.
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... you were using the USB connection before using the Wireless Bridge, then you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your modem. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 10 If you have DSL and are connecting ...via PPPoE, make sure you must turn the modem back on your computer or you will walk you can only use the Ethernet port on . Placement of the DAP-1525 is very important. Section 2 -
... you were using the USB connection before using the Wireless Bridge, then you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as a closet, cabinet, or in an enclosed area such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your modem. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 10 If you have DSL and are connecting ...via PPPoE, make sure you must turn the modem back on your computer or you will walk you can only use the Ethernet port on . Placement of the DAP-1525 is very important. Section 2 -
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...a MediaBand (5GHz wireless), to your PC or notebook to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. Connect the DAP-1525's Ethernet port to use . D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 12 Connect the cable or modem with your DAP-1525 will help you already have a broadband Internet connector such as ...3. Move the switch to "AP 5GHz". 1. Connect your network, you will need to your LAN. 6. Section 2 - Installation AP/Bridge Depending on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to wireless 2.4GHz AP, or 5GHz AP Mode. 7. Connect the cable properly or install the modem. 4.
...a MediaBand (5GHz wireless), to your PC or notebook to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. Connect the DAP-1525's Ethernet port to use . D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 12 Connect the cable or modem with your DAP-1525 will help you already have a broadband Internet connector such as ...3. Move the switch to "AP 5GHz". 1. Connect your network, you will need to your LAN. 6. Section 2 - Installation AP/Bridge Depending on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to wireless 2.4GHz AP, or 5GHz AP Mode. 7. Connect the cable properly or install the modem. 4.
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...move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to "Bridge". Connect your home or office. 2. Section 2 - To use the DAP-1525 in Bridge Mode, follow the steps below: 1. Connect the cable properly or install the modem. 3. Installation Bridge Mode If you want to wirelessly connect multiple ...connector, such as a cable or DSL client line that connects the Internet to your PC or notebook to Bridge Mode. 5. Move the switch to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point. 4. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 13
...move the switch on the back panel of the DAP-1525 to "Bridge". Connect your home or office. 2. Section 2 - To use the DAP-1525 in Bridge Mode, follow the steps below: 1. Connect the cable properly or install the modem. 3. Installation Bridge Mode If you want to wirelessly connect multiple ...connector, such as a cable or DSL client line that connects the Internet to your PC or notebook to Bridge Mode. 5. Move the switch to the DAP-1525 using the PC or notebook's wireless adapter. Connect the cable or modem with the broadband Access Point. 4. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 13
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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 connect one Wireless Bridge to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to move the switch on the back panel to "AP". The second Wireless Bridge will need to be placed next to your router and move the switch on the back panel to "Bridge". Section 2 - 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 connect one Wireless Bridge to your Ethernet-enabled devices and you will need to move the switch on the back panel to "AP". The second Wireless Bridge will need to be placed next to your router and move the switch on the back panel to "Bridge". Section 2 - D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 14
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... 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 Leave the password blank by default. If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for Bridge Mode This section will show you how to configure...
... 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 Leave the password blank by default. If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the Troubleshooting section for Bridge Mode This section will show you how to configure...
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D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 44 Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard This wizard is designed to assist you through step-bystep instructions on how to continue. Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Click Next to setup your bridge. It will guide you in configuring the wireless settings for your wireless network.
D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 44 Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard This wizard is designed to assist you through step-bystep instructions on how to continue. Click Launch Wireless Setup Wizard Click Next to setup your bridge. It will guide you in configuring the wireless settings for your wireless network.
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... ISP. IPv4 Address: Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the bridge and to continue. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 50 It is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. Gateway: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address. Configuration Lan Setup This section will...
... ISP. IPv4 Address: Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the bridge and to continue. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 50 It is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. Gateway: Primary DNS Enter the primary DNS server IP address. Configuration Lan Setup This section will...
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... Device: Click to clear the language pack. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 56 Any settings that have created. First, click the Save button. Configuration System Save To Local Hard Use this option to the settings that you are using. Clear Language Pack: Click to reboot the bridge. Load From Local Hard Use this option...
... Device: Click to clear the language pack. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 56 Any settings that have created. First, click the Save button. Configuration System Save To Local Hard Use this option to the settings that you are using. Clear Language Pack: Click to reboot the bridge. Load From Local Hard Use this option...
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... be used for the file and then upload the information into the bridge. Upload: Once you have downloaded the new language pack, click Browse to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 57 Make sure the firmware you have downloaded the new ...firmware, click Browse to locate the language pack file on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates...
... be used for the file and then upload the information into the bridge. Upload: Once you have downloaded the new language pack, click Browse to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 57 Make sure the firmware you have downloaded the new ...firmware, click Browse to locate the language pack file on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade. Please check the D-Link support site for firmware updates...
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...public-key encryption system to ensure that was designed to protect your data from intruders. This key must be sniffed out and stolen. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 64 WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is a Wi-Fi ... through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). WPA2 is based on a more secure public key encryption system to authenticate your wireless bridge or access point. TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that only authorized...
...public-key encryption system to ensure that was designed to protect your data from intruders. This key must be sniffed out and stolen. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 64 WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is a Wi-Fi ... through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). WPA2 is based on a more secure public key encryption system to authenticate your wireless bridge or access point. TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that only authorized...
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... in the RADIUS Server IP Address field. 6. Select EAP from the Cipher Type dropdown menu. Click Save Settings at the top of the bridge (192.168.0.50). D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 67 If you are using with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you have wireless clients that use both types, use...
... in the RADIUS Server IP Address field. 6. Select EAP from the Cipher Type dropdown menu. Click Save Settings at the top of the bridge (192.168.0.50). D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 67 If you are using with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you have wireless clients that use both types, use...
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... adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you are valid. 4. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 68 Security Configure WEP (Bridge Mode) It is recommended to save your wireless devices. Click Save Settings to enable encryption on the access point. Next to 4 different...
... adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WEP on your adapter and enter the same WEP key as you are valid. 4. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 68 Security Configure WEP (Bridge Mode) It is recommended to save your wireless devices. Click Save Settings to enable encryption on the access point. Next to 4 different...
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...168.0.50). Enter a key (passphrase) in either ASCII or HEX format. If using ASCII format the pass-phrase must be 64 characters. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 69 Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the wireless connection. 6. Select... then Wireless Settings on the Access Point. The ASCII or HEX pass-phrase must be between 8-63 characters. Security Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) It is entered as you enable WPA-PSK on your wireless Access Point before enabling encryption. If you are configuring the Access ...
...168.0.50). Enter a key (passphrase) in either ASCII or HEX format. If using ASCII format the pass-phrase must be 64 characters. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 69 Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the wireless connection. 6. Select... then Wireless Settings on the Access Point. The ASCII or HEX pass-phrase must be between 8-63 characters. Security Configure WPA-Personal (Bridge Mode) It is entered as you enable WPA-PSK on your wireless Access Point before enabling encryption. If you are configuring the Access ...
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Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button. Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Security It is recommended to know the security key being used. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 75 If you are joining an existing network, you will need to enable wireless encryption on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button. Section 5 -
Enter the appropriate security key or passphrase in the field provided and then click the Connect button. Connecting to a Wireless Network Configure Security It is recommended to know the security key being used. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 75 If you are joining an existing network, you will need to enable wireless encryption on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Select a network to connect to and then click the Connect button. Section 5 -
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...-clicking on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable wireless security on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 77...
...-clicking on your wireless bridge or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable wireless security on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DAP-1525 User Manual 77...