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...-based Configuration Utility 21 Wireless Setup Wizard 22 Access Point Mode 23 Repeater Mode 25 Wireless Client Mode 27 Manual Configuration 29 Wireless Settings 29 D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual Access Point Mode 30 Repeater Mode 32 Wireless Client Mode 33 Bridge Mode 34 Bridge with AP Mode 35 WISP Client Router/WISP...
...-based Configuration Utility 21 Wireless Setup Wizard 22 Access Point Mode 23 Repeater Mode 25 Wireless Client Mode 27 Manual Configuration 29 Wireless Settings 29 D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual Access Point Mode 30 Repeater Mode 32 Wireless Client Mode 33 Bridge Mode 34 Bridge with AP Mode 35 WISP Client Router/WISP...
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... is Wireless 87 Tips...89 Wireless Modes 90 Networking Basics 91 Check your IP address 91 Statically Assign an IP address 92 Technical Specifications 93 D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 3
... is Wireless 87 Tips...89 Wireless Modes 90 Networking Basics 91 Check your IP address 91 Statically Assign an IP address 92 Technical Specifications 93 D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 3
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D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents DAP-2020 Wireless N300 Access Point Ethernet Cable Two Detachable Antennas Power Adapter Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-2020 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents DAP-2020 Wireless N300 Access Point Ethernet Cable Two Detachable Antennas Power Adapter Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DAP-2020 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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... • Google™ Chrome 33 and higher • Apple Safari 7 and higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 5 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
... • Google™ Chrome 33 and higher • Apple Safari 7 and higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 5 Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
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... operate in networking, introduces the new D-Link DAP-2020 Wireless N300 Access Point. The DAP-2020 is also backwards compatible with AP, Repeater, WISP Client Router or WISP Repeater. The DAP-2020 features Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) to 300Mbps*, the DAP-2020 gives you will vary. Product Overview Introduction D-Link, an industry leader in 7 different modes...
... operate in networking, introduces the new D-Link DAP-2020 Wireless N300 Access Point. The DAP-2020 is also backwards compatible with AP, Repeater, WISP Client Router or WISP Repeater. The DAP-2020 features Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) to 300Mbps*, the DAP-2020 gives you will vary. Product Overview Introduction D-Link, an industry leader in 7 different modes...
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... winning access point features and 802.11n wireless technology to a power-saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 7 EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE This high performance Wireless Bridge provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. TOTAL SECURITY The most... of up to 13X faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wireless N300 Access Point (DAP-2020) is designed for users who demand higher performance networking.
... winning access point features and 802.11n wireless technology to a power-saving Network Standby mode within 1 minute of no packets being transmitted. D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 7 EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE This high performance Wireless Bridge provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. TOTAL SECURITY The most... of up to 13X faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The D-Link Wireless N300 Access Point (DAP-2020) is designed for users who demand higher performance networking.
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...or to create a new network. Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DAP-2020 lets you to your specific settings within minutes. The default PIN may be generated. D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 8 Only the Administrator ("admin" account) can restore the default PIN at any ...time. You can change or reset the PIN. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - The DAP-2020 is still fully compatible with the 802.11g ...
...or to create a new network. Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DAP-2020 lets you to your specific settings within minutes. The default PIN may be generated. D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 8 Only the Administrator ("admin" account) can restore the default PIN at any ...time. You can change or reset the PIN. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - The DAP-2020 is still fully compatible with the 802.11g ...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 34 1 Reset Button Pressing the Reset Button restores the access point to its original factory default settings. 2 LAN Port Connect 10/100 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 3 Power Button Push the Power Button to switch power on/off. 4 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 9
Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections 1 2 34 1 Reset Button Pressing the Reset Button restores the access point to its original factory default settings. 2 LAN Port Connect 10/100 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 3 Power Button Push the Power Button to switch power on/off. 4 Power Receptor Receptor for the supplied power adapter. Section 1 - D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 9
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... the power supply. 2 Wireless LED A solid green light indicates the wireless function is enabled. 3 Security LED It also indicates WPS status when using WPS button. D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 10 Section 1 - The light will be off during device reboot or if the wireless radio is OK.
... the power supply. 2 Wireless LED A solid green light indicates the wireless function is enabled. 3 Security LED It also indicates WPS status when using WPS button. D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 10 Section 1 - The light will be off during device reboot or if the wireless radio is OK.
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Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS LED/WPS Button 1 WPS Button 1 Push the WPS Button to use WPS function D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 11 Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS LED/WPS Button 1 WPS Button 1 Push the WPS Button to use WPS function D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 11 Section 1 -
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page 13 • Wireless Client mode - page 19 D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 12 page 15 • Bridge mode - Operation Modes Depending on how you can use. page 16 • Bridge with your setup. • Access ... will explain the different operational modes you want to the AP. Section 2 - page 14 • Repeater mode - Installation Installation Please configure the DAP-2020 with a computer connected directly to use . The next few pages will help you use your DAP-2020 will determine which mode you figure out which setting works with AP mode -
page 13 • Wireless Client mode - page 19 D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 12 page 15 • Bridge mode - Operation Modes Depending on how you can use. page 16 • Bridge with your setup. • Access ... will explain the different operational modes you want to the AP. Section 2 - page 14 • Repeater mode - Installation Installation Please configure the DAP-2020 with a computer connected directly to use . The next few pages will help you use your DAP-2020 will determine which mode you figure out which setting works with AP mode -
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Installation Access Point Mode In the Access Point mode, the DAP-2020 acts as the AP in Access Point Mode) Computer D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 13 Clients must use the same SSID (wireless network name) and channel as a central connection point for any computer (client) that has a 802...., the client will need to enter a password to connect to the AP. If wireless security is within range of the AP. Computer Internet Modem Router DAP-2020 (in order to the AP at the same time. In Access Point mode, multiple clients can connect to connect. Section 2 -
Installation Access Point Mode In the Access Point mode, the DAP-2020 acts as the AP in Access Point Mode) Computer D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 13 Clients must use the same SSID (wireless network name) and channel as a central connection point for any computer (client) that has a 802...., the client will need to enter a password to connect to the AP. If wireless security is within range of the AP. Computer Internet Modem Router DAP-2020 (in order to the AP at the same time. In Access Point mode, multiple clients can connect to connect. Section 2 -
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... Client mode can support multiple wired clients. Internet Modem Router DAP-2020 (in Wireless Client Mode) Gaming Console D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 14 Section 2 - If you are going to connect several Ethernet-enabled devices to your DAP-2020, connect the LAN port of the DAP-2020 to an Ethernet switch, then connect your devices to a ...The unit is set -top box). Connect your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device to the DAP-2020. Example: Connect a gaming console using an ethernet cable to the AP using an Ethernet cable.
... Client mode can support multiple wired clients. Internet Modem Router DAP-2020 (in Wireless Client Mode) Gaming Console D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 14 Section 2 - If you are going to connect several Ethernet-enabled devices to your DAP-2020, connect the LAN port of the DAP-2020 to an Ethernet switch, then connect your devices to a ...The unit is set -top box). Connect your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a wireless network adapter for your Ethernet-enabled device to the DAP-2020. Example: Connect a gaming console using an ethernet cable to the AP using an Ethernet cable.
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Installation Repeater Mode In Repeater mode, the DAP-2020 increases the range of your wireless network by extending the wireless coverage of each other. The APs and wireless router (if used) must be within range of another AP or wireless router. Make sure that all clients, APs, and the wireless router all use the same SSID (wireless network name), channel, and security settings. Section 2 - Internet Modem Router Computer Computer DAP-2020 (In Repeater Mode) Computer D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 15
Installation Repeater Mode In Repeater mode, the DAP-2020 increases the range of your wireless network by extending the wireless coverage of each other. The APs and wireless router (if used) must be within range of another AP or wireless router. Make sure that all clients, APs, and the wireless router all use the same SSID (wireless network name), channel, and security settings. Section 2 - Internet Modem Router Computer Computer DAP-2020 (In Repeater Mode) Computer D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 15
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... APs (even other D-Link APs) is not specified in the Wi-Fi or IEEE standards. Note: The Bridge mode is not guaranteed. Section 2 - Communication with a cable. A better solution is to use two DAP-2020 units to connect between ...DAP-2020 units. In the Bridge mode, both DAP-2020 units do not act as APs. Installation Bridge Mode In the Bridge mode, the DAP-2020 wirelessly connects seperate local area networks (LANs) that can't easily be expensive to bury cables to wirelessly connect the two LANs. Connecting Two Separate LANs Together Through Two DAP-2020 Units D-Link DAP-2020...
... APs (even other D-Link APs) is not specified in the Wi-Fi or IEEE standards. Note: The Bridge mode is not guaranteed. Section 2 - Communication with a cable. A better solution is to use two DAP-2020 units to connect between ...DAP-2020 units. In the Bridge mode, both DAP-2020 units do not act as APs. Installation Bridge Mode In the Bridge mode, the DAP-2020 wirelessly connects seperate local area networks (LANs) that can't easily be expensive to bury cables to wirelessly connect the two LANs. Connecting Two Separate LANs Together Through Two DAP-2020 Units D-Link DAP-2020...
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... AP Mode) Connecting Two Separate LANs Together Through Two DAP-2020 Units (Wireless PCs Can Access the DAP-2020 Units) D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 17 LAN 1 LAN 2 Computer Computer Computer Computer DAP-2020 (In Bridge Mode with AP Mode) DAP-2020 (In Bridge Mode with wireless interfaces can wirelessly connect to the DAP-2020 and then connect to . This mode will only...
... AP Mode) Connecting Two Separate LANs Together Through Two DAP-2020 Units (Wireless PCs Can Access the DAP-2020 Units) D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 17 LAN 1 LAN 2 Computer Computer Computer Computer DAP-2020 (In Bridge Mode with AP Mode) DAP-2020 (In Bridge Mode with wireless interfaces can wirelessly connect to the DAP-2020 and then connect to . This mode will only...
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...wired clients only. NAT and the DHCP server allow many computers to generate IP addresses for wired clients on your computers to the DAP-2020 to get NAT, and then connect them to a WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) AP. If you are a WISP subscriber and... same wireless Internet connection. Installation WISP Client Router Mode In the WISP Client Router mode, the DAP-2020 wirelessly connects to the WISP AP. Section 2 - Computer Internet WISP Outdoor AP DAP-2020 (In WISP Client Mode) Connecting Wired PCs to the Internet Using the DAP-2020 D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 18
...wired clients only. NAT and the DHCP server allow many computers to generate IP addresses for wired clients on your computers to the DAP-2020 to get NAT, and then connect them to a WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) AP. If you are a WISP subscriber and... same wireless Internet connection. Installation WISP Client Router Mode In the WISP Client Router mode, the DAP-2020 wirelessly connects to the WISP AP. Section 2 - Computer Internet WISP Outdoor AP DAP-2020 (In WISP Client Mode) Connecting Wired PCs to the Internet Using the DAP-2020 D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 18
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.... In this mode, wireless as well as a router for both wireless and wired clients on your house. Using this mode, the DAP-2020 also acts as wired clients can extend the signals from the outdoor WISP AP and provide access to generate IP addresses for both wireless ... The WISP Repeater mode provides NAT (Network Address Translation) and a DHCP server to wireless clients in the house, use the DAP-2020 to can connect to the Internet Using the DAP-2020 D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 19 NAT and the DHCP server allow many computers to a WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) AP.
.... In this mode, wireless as well as a router for both wireless and wired clients on your house. Using this mode, the DAP-2020 also acts as wired clients can extend the signals from the outdoor WISP AP and provide access to generate IP addresses for both wireless ... The WISP Repeater mode provides NAT (Network Address Translation) and a DHCP server to wireless clients in the house, use the DAP-2020 to can connect to the Internet Using the DAP-2020 D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 19 NAT and the DHCP server allow many computers to a WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) AP.
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...meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your ... (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep your home or business. D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 20 Section 2 - The key to maximizing wireless range is to position access points, wireless access points, and computers so that...
...meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless access point lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your ... (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep your home or business. D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 20 Section 2 - The key to maximizing wireless range is to position access points, wireless access points, and computers so that...
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... Displayed error, please refer to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DAP-2020, you may use the web-based configuration utility. Section 3 - Web-based Configuration Utility If you how to configure your password. D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 21 Configuration Configuration This section will show you wish to the Troubleshooting section...
... Displayed error, please refer to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DAP-2020, you may use the web-based configuration utility. Section 3 - Web-based Configuration Utility If you how to configure your password. D-Link DAP-2020 User Manual 21 Configuration Configuration This section will show you wish to the Troubleshooting section...