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...) Port An Ethernet port that connects the unit to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 11 Reset Button A pinhole button located beside the Ethernet socket is used to supply power to access the data on . 5GHz LED This light will be flickering green when the 5GHz frequency is...
...) Port An Ethernet port that connects the unit to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 11 Reset Button A pinhole button located beside the Ethernet socket is used to supply power to access the data on . 5GHz LED This light will be flickering green when the 5GHz frequency is...
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... To configure the DAP-2553, use a computer that the IP addresses of the DAP-2553 in the same subnet. To disable this function, go to enter the correct password. Make sure that is connected to enter the correct IP address. First, disable the Access the Internet using ...: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-2553, make sure to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Launch your password. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 16 Leave the password field blank by default, and click Login. Note:...
... To configure the DAP-2553, use a computer that the IP addresses of the DAP-2553 in the same subnet. To disable this function, go to enter the correct password. Make sure that is connected to enter the correct IP address. First, disable the Access the Internet using ...: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DAP-2553, make sure to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Launch your password. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 16 Leave the password field blank by default, and click Login. Note:...
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... channel selection process only occurs when the AP is dlink. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 18 The other three choices are WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client. Configuration Basic Settings Wireless Access Point mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu.... - The SSID's factory default setting is booting up to make the desired selection. Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings. Enabling this feature automatically selects Selection: the channel that provides the best wireless performance. The SSID can ...
... channel selection process only occurs when the AP is dlink. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 18 The other three choices are WDS with AP, WDS, and Wireless Client. Configuration Basic Settings Wireless Access Point mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu.... - The SSID's factory default setting is booting up to make the desired selection. Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless settings. Enabling this feature automatically selects Selection: the channel that provides the best wireless performance. The SSID can ...
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...a new wireless network. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 20 Mode: WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP. Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel Selection: that will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.) Channel ...the drop-down menu. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Network Name Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated (SSID): for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).The SSID's factory default setting is not supported in ...
...a new wireless network. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 20 Mode: WDS with AP mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks while still functioning as a wireless AP. Enabling this feature automatically selects the channel Selection: that will automatically scan and match the wireless settings.) Channel ...the drop-down menu. Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the drop-down menu. Network Name Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated (SSID): for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).The SSID's factory default setting is not supported in ...
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... default setting is the name (SSID): designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Channel Width: Use the drop-down menu. Enabling this feature automatically selects Selection: the channel that will provide the best wireless ...Link DAP-2553 User Manual 22 Configuration WDS mode In WDS mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Auto Channel Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it visible to choose 20 MHz or Auto 20/40 MHz. Wireless Band...
... default setting is the name (SSID): designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). Channel Width: Use the drop-down menu. Enabling this feature automatically selects Selection: the channel that will provide the best wireless ...Link DAP-2553 User Manual 22 Configuration WDS mode In WDS mode, the DAP-2553 wirelessly connects multiple networks, without functioning as bridges to wirelessly connect multiple networks. Auto Channel Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across the network, thus making it visible to choose 20 MHz or Auto 20/40 MHz. Wireless Band...
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Configuration Wireless Client mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the ... this feature automatically selects the channel that the DAP-2553 is connected to when set to search for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).The SSID's factory default setting is selected from the drop-down menu to communicate... (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID) is required. Enable: Check to enable clone MAC.This feature will allow you want to the access point. Channel: The channel used will Selection: provide the best wireless performance. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 24 Section...
Configuration Wireless Client mode Wireless Band: Select either 2.4GHz or 5GHz from the ... this feature automatically selects the channel that the DAP-2553 is connected to when set to search for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN).The SSID's factory default setting is selected from the drop-down menu to communicate... (SSID): Service Set Identifier (SSID) is required. Enable: Check to enable clone MAC.This feature will allow you want to the access point. Channel: The channel used will Selection: provide the best wireless performance. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 24 Section...
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...a static IP address that is short for Local Area Network. These settings may change the LAN IP address if needed. Choose this selection is made. IP Address: The default IP address is private to as private settings. Default Enter the IP address of your network. Gateway: If there is ...network. These are the IP settings of your internal network and cannot be referred to your network. The LAN IP address is 192.168.0.50. You may be seen on the Internet. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 29 Please allow about two minutes for the DAP-2553. Subnet Enter the subnet mask...
...a static IP address that is short for Local Area Network. These settings may change the LAN IP address if needed. Choose this selection is made. IP Address: The default IP address is private to as private settings. Default Enter the IP address of your network. Gateway: If there is ...network. These are the IP settings of your internal network and cannot be referred to your network. The LAN IP address is 192.168.0.50. You may be seen on the Internet. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 29 Please allow about two minutes for the DAP-2553. Subnet Enter the subnet mask...
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... default setting is 1. Specify a value in the User Limit field below. However, be aware that are packets sent by an access point to eliminate overlapping of users exceeds this device. User Limit (0-64): Set the maximum amount of users that it can be enabled. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 31 DTIM is enabled, when the number of wireless area...
... default setting is 1. Specify a value in the User Limit field below. However, be aware that are packets sent by an access point to eliminate overlapping of users exceeds this device. User Limit (0-64): Set the maximum amount of users that it can be enabled. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 31 DTIM is enabled, when the number of wireless area...
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...to establish a new wireless network. Multi-SSID: Band: This read-only value is �t�in��g�w��i�re��le�s�s� network or to page 23. The SSID's factory default setting is the name ...Link DAP-2553 User Manual 32 Security: The Multi-SSID security can set the Primary SSID. Configuration Multi-SSID The device supports up to page 24. With the Primary SSID, you can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to all network users. The SSID's factory default setting...
...to establish a new wireless network. Multi-SSID: Band: This read-only value is �t�in��g�w��i�re��le�s�s� network or to page 23. The SSID's factory default setting is the name ...Link DAP-2553 User Manual 32 Security: The Multi-SSID security can set the Primary SSID. Configuration Multi-SSID The device supports up to page 24. With the Primary SSID, you can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to all network users. The SSID's factory default setting...
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...-down menu. Confirm When you select Open System, toggle between Enable and Disable. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 33 RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. WMM (Wi-Fi Select Enable or Disable. The default value of this window to be set as the active key. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. WPA and WPA2 use...
...-down menu. Confirm When you select Open System, toggle between Enable and Disable. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 33 RADIUS Port: Enter the RADIUS port. WMM (Wi-Fi Select Enable or Disable. The default value of this window to be set as the active key. RADIUS Secret: Enter the RADIUS secret. WPA and WPA2 use...
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Section 3 - Location: The physical location of the device. System Name: The name of the device, e.g. 72nd Floor, D-Link HQ. The default name is D-Link DAP-2553. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 62 Configuration System Name Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings.
Section 3 - Location: The physical location of the device. System Name: The name of the device, e.g. 72nd Floor, D-Link HQ. The default name is D-Link DAP-2553. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 62 Configuration System Name Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings.
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User Name: Enter a user name. The length should be between 0 and 12 characters. Confirm Enter the new password a second time for Password: confirmation purposes. Section 3 - The default is case-sensitive. New Password: When changing your password, enter the old password here. Configuration Login Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Old Password: When changing your password, enter the new password here. The password is admin. "A" is a different character than "a." D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 63
User Name: Enter a user name. The length should be between 0 and 12 characters. Confirm Enter the new password a second time for Password: confirmation purposes. Section 3 - The default is case-sensitive. New Password: When changing your password, enter the old password here. Configuration Login Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Old Password: When changing your password, enter the new password here. The password is admin. "A" is a different character than "a." D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 63
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Section 3 - Console Select the type of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Status: Status is enabled by default. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 64 Timeout: Set to disable the console. Uncheck the box to 1 Min, 3 Mins, 5 Mins, 10 Mins, 15 Mins or Never. Configuration Console Settings Each of protocol you would like to Protocol: use, Telnet or SSH.
Section 3 - Console Select the type of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Status: Status is enabled by default. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 64 Timeout: Set to disable the console. Uncheck the box to 1 Min, 3 Mins, 5 Mins, 10 Mins, 15 Mins or Never. Configuration Console Settings Each of protocol you would like to Protocol: use, Telnet or SSH.
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Public Community String: Enter the public SNMP community string. Trap Status: Check the box to enable the SNMP functions. Status: Check the box to enable Trap Status. This option is disabled by default. Private Community String: Enter the private SNMP community string. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 65 Configuration SNMP Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Section 3 - Trap Server IP: Enter the Trap Server IP address.
Public Community String: Enter the public SNMP community string. Trap Status: Check the box to enable the SNMP functions. Status: Check the box to enable Trap Status. This option is disabled by default. Private Community String: Enter the private SNMP community string. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 65 Configuration SNMP Settings Each of the five main categories display various hidden administrator parameters and settings. Section 3 - Trap Server IP: Enter the Trap Server IP address.
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D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 69 Section 3 - Configuration System System Settings Restart the Device: Click Restart to remove any loaded language packs. Clear Language Pack: Click Clear to restart the DAP-2553. Restore to Factory Click Restore to restore the DAP-2553 Default Settings: back to factory default settings.
D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 69 Section 3 - Configuration System System Settings Restart the Device: Click Restart to remove any loaded language packs. Clear Language Pack: Click Clear to restart the DAP-2553. Restore to Factory Click Restore to restore the DAP-2553 Default Settings: back to factory default settings.
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.... 2. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 72 Section 6 - Make sure nothing is admin and leave the password box empty. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. Click OK three times. • Close your access point. What can I do if I forgot my password? Troubleshooting • Configure your settings back to access the access point. The default IP...
.... 2. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 72 Section 6 - Make sure nothing is admin and leave the password box empty. From the Security tab, click the button to restore the settings to their defaults. Click OK three times. • Close your access point. What can I do if I forgot my password? Troubleshooting • Configure your settings back to access the access point. The default IP...
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...ipconfig and press Enter. wireless router) automatically. Click on newly installed adapters. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 73 If you install your adapter. To verify your router. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address...Check your IP address After you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your network adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to verify their wireless network settings. Appendix B -
...ipconfig and press Enter. wireless router) automatically. Click on newly installed adapters. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 73 If you install your adapter. To verify your router. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address...Check your IP address After you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your network adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to verify their wireless network settings. Appendix B -
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.... Make sure that is a number between 2 and 99. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 74 Set Default Gateway the same as your network or the LAN IP address on the same subnet as the LAN IP address of your router....address that the number you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 2000: Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections Windows® XP: Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections Windows Vista®: Click on Start > Control ...
.... Make sure that is a number between 2 and 99. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. D-Link DAP-2553 User Manual 74 Set Default Gateway the same as your network or the LAN IP address on the same subnet as the LAN IP address of your router....address that the number you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® 2000: Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections Windows® XP: Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections Windows Vista®: Click on Start > Control ...